The Static Analysis for the Flange of a Prototype Mars Rover Based on a FEA Software-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

The Static Analysis for the Flange of a Prototype Mars Rover Based on a FEA Software

Published:2014-07 Issue: Volume:574 Page:253-258
ISSN:1662-7482
Container-title:Applied Mechanics and Materials
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Short-container-title:AMM

Author:

Cao Yang¹,Tan Hong Bing²,Fujie Masakatsu G.¹,Cao Qi Xin²

Affiliation:

1. Waseda University

2. Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Abstract

A reliable flanges for steering racks of a Mars rover prototype needs the structural analysis of detail design. This paper presents the static analysis result from a FEA (finite element analysis) software. We set the preloading force of screwed connection and the load of vehicle on the flange. The result of analysis shows the extent of deformation is within the acceptable range and the permanent deformation and fracture does not happen.

Publisher

Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.

Link

https://www.scientific.net/AMM.574.253.pdf

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