Citation
Abstract
Static analysis and a computer structural model for the large 64-m antenna pedestal are developed using the MSC version of the NASTRAN program.. This model was necessary to conduct a variety of hydrostatic bearing rehabilitation studies. The results obtained from the model show that the top surface deflections due to pad loads are in good agreement with the results previously obtained from a simplified “‘shortcut’’ analytical model, and also in agreement with field measurements. In addition, the displacement and force distributions as well as the state of stress and strain are obtained.
Details
- Volume
- 42-74
- Published
- August 15, 1983
- Pages
- 86–96
- File Size
- 525.6 KB