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Spacecraft Structures and Mechanisms : From Concept to Launch by Thomas P. Sarafin, Wiley J. Larson is a science book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Spacecraft Structures and Mechanisms : From Concept to Launch about?
Spacecraft Structures and Mechanisms describes the integral process of developing cost-effective, reliable structures and mechanical products for space programs. Processes are defined, methods are described and examples are given. It has been written by 24 engineers in the space industry, who cover the themes of (1) ensuring a successful mission, and (2) reducing total cost through good designs and intelligent risk management. Topics include: Introduction and requirements (development process, requirements documentation, requirements definition, space mission environments); Analysis (statics, dynamics and load analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics, mechanics of materials, strength analysis, heat transfer and thermal effects); Verification and quality assurance (verification planning, structural, mechanical and environmental testing, quality assurance and configuration control, compliance documentation, structural reliability analysis, verification criteria - factors of safety, margins of safety, fracture control, test options); Design (spacecraft configuration development, finite element analysis, mechanism development, designing for producibility, structural design, materials,
Who reads Spacecraft Structures and Mechanisms : From Concept to Launch?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Thomas P. Sarafin, Wiley J. Larson
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands; Springer; Brand: Springer
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781881883036
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Engineering, Science, Stem
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (16 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14