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Dynamic Responses of the Precision Segmented Reflector

by Michael C. Lou, California Inst of Technology, Pasadena, United States,
Choon-Foo Shih, California Inst of Technology, Pasadena, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Mechanics Computing in 1990's and Beyond

Abstract:

This paper concerns a structural simulation effort aimed at studying dynamic responses of the Precision Segmented Reflector when subjected to seismic disturbances. The study results indicated that a panel attachment design that incorporated actuators mounted on 'soft' supports can effectively isolate the panels from ground motions.

Subject Headings: Ground motion | Telescopes | Structural dynamics | Dynamic structural analysis | Dynamic response | Space structures | Seismic tests

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