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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

Background:

  • The connector is critical for solid rocket motor case (SRMC) performance and weight.
  • Lightweight design necessitates the use of fiber-reinforced composite materials for SRMC components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform finite element analysis on the SRMC connector.
  • To optimize the lay-up and structural design of the composite connector.
  • To validate the design through experimental comparison.

Main Methods:

  • Finite element analysis (FEA) was employed for structural and lay-up design optimization.
  • Composite material properties were considered for accurate modeling.
  • Strain distribution was experimentally measured and compared with FEA results.

Main Results:

  • The optimized connector design achieved a minimum weight reduction of 31%.
  • FEA calculations for the preferred solution were within the allowable performance range.
  • Experimental strain measurements correlated well with finite element predictions.

Conclusions:

  • The optimized composite connector design significantly reduces weight while maintaining performance.
  • The study validates the use of FEA and composite materials for SRMC connector development.
  • The design is deemed reasonable and within acceptable parameters based on comparative analysis.