Modal Testing of a Flexible Wing On a Dynamically Active Test Fixture Using the Fixed Base Correction Method
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Universal test fixture for monolithic mm-wave integrated circuits calibrated with an augmented TRD algorithm
The design and evaluation of a novel fixturing technique for characterizing millimeter wave solid state devices is presented. The technique utilizes a cosine-tapered ridge guide fixture and a one-tier de-embedding procedure to produce accurate and repeatable device level data. Advanced features of this technique include nondestructive testing, full waveguide bandwidth operation, universality of application, and rapid, yet repeatable, chip-level characterization. In addition, only one set of calibration standards is required regardless of the device geometry.
Romanofsky, Robert R.↗
Development of a Compact, Low Cost Test Fixture to Evaluate Creep in High Strength Softgoods Materials under Constant Environmental Control
Space exploration is typically driven by two key factors: cost and payload mass. Therefore creating relatively low cost, low mass space hardware is critical. With the advancement of new high-strength flexible materials, a new chapter is opening in the evolution of pressurized space structures. Space-rated inflatable structures are attractive due to their low mass, compact stowage, and capability of performing as well, or better than, their rigid counterparts for applications such as habitats and airlocks. The lifetime properties of materials used for inflatable structures are not as well characterized as heritage composite and metallic materials; therefore, they require extensive testing to increase the level of confidence in their use. Creep testing is one method of evaluating the expected lifetime of materials that may be under constant load for many years in operational use. Conventional creep testing of high-strength softgoods webbings or cordage requires a large, temperature-controlled facility, with structural frames capable of supporting large dead weights, weighing thousands of pounds on each specimen. This is expensive and takes up a significant amount of volume in a facility for a long time. This paper describes the design and analysis of a low-cost, low-volume creep test stand that can be locally environmentally controlled, so that smaller, cheaper facilities can be used for characterizing the creep life of the softgoods materials used in inflatable space structures.
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Characterization of Radiation Heat Transfer in High Temperature Structural Test Fixtures
The paper looks at the radiant heat exchange between some fairly primitive geometry components, and a few more complex, to understand the radiant energy distribution under a very common radiant lamp consisting of 6 quartz tube (tungsten element) heaters. This is looking at the basic physics of a common device used around the world for many decades. Other papers have looked at this same topic, but ours is looking at other topics we have not seen addressed in the literature (that explain why it is what it is, and other things affecting data interpretation).
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Design and Preliminary Experimental Results on a Uniform-Field Test Fixture for Power Flow Experiments
Electrodes that produce a uniform electric field across their surfaces are desired for a variety of high-voltage systems including spark-gap switches and transversely excited atmospheric lasers. Here, the implementation of uniform-field electrodes to a parallel-plate load is described for the study of vacuum power flow under pulsed-power applications. We begin with an overview of general uniform-field geometries, and provide an open-source program that generates these geometries as described by Ernst. Following that, a modification to an existing power-flow experimental platform, that adopts a uniform-field geometry, is introduced and its utility is described. Lastly, preliminary experimental results are presented and future steps are outlined.
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Development and Preliminary Experiments on a Uniform Field Test fixture for Power Flow Experiments
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Curry, Randy Dale↗
Dynamic Test Fixtures, What they do and why we care
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Schoenherr, Tyler Franklin↗
Comparison of Shear Dominated Test Fixtures in Weld Characterization
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Heckman, Nathan Michael [Sandia National Laborator↗
Universal test fixture for solar cells
Coverings for solar cells are evaluated conveniently with alumina ceramic circuit board holding three pairs of cells and three field-effect translator (FET) chips overlaid with candidate encapsulant. With fixture, solar cells and encapsulants are exposed to Sunlight and weather, either natural or artificial, to provide pertinent measurement and performance data.
Kolyer, J. M.↗
Electrostatic forming and testing of polymer films on a 16-foot diameter test fixture
The large space systems technology program investigated different forms of large, lightweight, deployable structures which could be carried on the Space Shuttle. Different forms and concepts of antennas as a type of large space system were investigated. The electrostatically controlled membrane reflector made of metallized material concept was chosen. The concept is a good candidate for creating an antenna with high surface quality and has the ability to be packaged and deployed from the Shuttle with a significant reduction in weight compared to other antenna types.
Goslee, J. W.↗
O-Ring-Testing Fixture
Fixture used to evalute properties of O-rings of various materials. Hydraulic actuator positions plug in housing, creating controlled, variable gap in O-ring glands formed by grooves in plug and by inner wall of housing. Creates controlled axial and radial gaps between sealing surfaces around ring so effectiveness of material in maintaining seal determined under dynamic conditions.
Turner, James E.↗
The large-angle magnetic suspension test fixture
As part of a NASA effort to develop the technology and techniques required to demonstrate the magnetic suspension of objects over wide ranges of attitudes, a small-scale demonstration project was undertaken. The objectives here are to suspend a cylindrical element containing a permanent magnet core, to demonstrate stability and control in five degrees-of-freedom, and to permit controlled rotation of the model in one degree-of-freedom over the full range of 360 deg. Further constraints are that all suspension and control electromagnets are to be behind a flat plane, located some distance from the model. Since this is a ground-based experiment and in order to maintain generality, the plane is chosen to be horizontal with the model levitated above the plane by repulsive forces.
Britcher, Colin P.↗
Large angle magnetic suspension test fixture
Over the past few decades, research has proven the feasibility of the concept of noncontacting magnetic bearing systems which operate with no wear or vibration. As a result, magnetic bearing systems are beginning to emerge as integral parts of modern industrial and aerospace systems. Further applications research is still required. NASA has loaned an existing magnetic bearing device, the Annular Suspension and Pointing System (ASPS), to ODU to permit student design teams the opportunity to pursue some of these studies. The ASPS is a protoype for a high-accuracy space payload pointing and vibration isolation system. The project objectives are to carry out modifications and improvements to the ASPS hardware to permit recommissioning in a 1-g (ground-based) environment. Following recommissioning, new applications will be studied and demonstrated, including a rotary joint for solar panels. The first teams designed and manufactured pole shims to reduce the air-gaps and raise the vertical force capability as well as on control system studies. The most recent team concentrated on the operation of a single bearing station, which was successfully accomplished with a PC-based digital controller. The paper will review the history and technical background of the ASPS hardware, followed by presentation of the progress made and the current status of the project.
Britcher, Colin P.↗
Large angle magnetic suspension test fixture
Good progress is being made in several major areas. These include eddy current modelling and analysis, design optimization methods, wind tunnel Magnetic Suspension and Balance Systems (MSBS), payload pointing and vibration isolation systems, and system identification. In addition, another successful International Symposium has been completed, with the Proceedings being printed at the time of writing. These activities continue current work under this Grant and extend previous work on magnetic suspension systems and devices in the Guidance and Control Branch and will permit the demonstration of several new developments in the field of magnetic suspension technology.
Britcher, Colin P.↗
Large Angle Magnetic Suspension Test Fixture
Progress in the areas of eddy current computations, modelling and analysis, design optimization methods, wind tunnel Magnetic Suspension and Balance Systems (MSBS), payload pointing and vibration isolation systems, and system identification is reported. Research accomplishments facilitated the demonstration of several new developments in the field of magnetic suspension technology.
Britcher, Colin P.↗
Small Fixture Strains Composites for Environmental Tests
Fixture for long-term strain tests of composites is based on inexpensive tool for repairing motorcycle chains. (In normal use tool forces rivet out of chain element.) As modified for composite testing, tool has precision screw and shim. Qualification tests for graphite/epoxy composites are made less expensive by simple test fixture. Used in quantity, fixtures apply precisely similar loads to many samples.
Tervet, F. W.↗
Wire Test Grip Fixture
Wire-testing issues, such as the gripping strains imposed on the wire, play a critical role in obtaining clean data. In a standard test frame fitted with flat wedge grips, the gripping action alone creates stresses on the wire specimen that cause the wire to fail at the grip location. A new test frame, which is outfitted with a vacuum chamber, negated the use of any conventional commercially available wire test fixtures, as only 7 in. (17.8 cm) existed between the grip faces. An innovative grip fixture was designed to test thin gauge wire for a variety of applications in an existing Instron test frame outfitted with a vacuum chamber.
Burke, Christopher S.↗
Investigation of Low-Cycle Bending Fatigue of AISI 9310 Steel Spur Gears
An investigation of the low-cycle bending fatigue of spur gears made from AISI 9310 gear steel was completed. Tests were conducted using the single-tooth bending method to achieve crack initiation and propagation. Tests were conducted on spur gears in a fatigue test machine using a dedicated gear test fixture. Test loads were applied at the highest point of single tooth contact. Gear bending stresses for a given testing load were calculated using a linear-elastic finite element model. Test data were accumulated from 1/4 cycle to several thousand cycles depending on the test stress level. The relationship of stress and cycles for crack initiation was found to be semilogarithmic. The relationship of stress and cycles for crack propagation was found to be linear. For the range of loads investigated, the crack propagation phase is related to the level of load being applied. Very high loads have comparable crack initiation and propagation times whereas lower loads can have a much smaller number of cycles for crack propagation cycles as compared to crack initiation.
Handschuh, Robert F.↗