Enhancement of the Probabilistic Ceramic Matrix Composite Analyzer (Pcemcan) Computer Code

Enhancement of the Probabilistic Ceramic Matrix Composite Analyzer (Pcemcan) Computer Code
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781720506065

This report represents a final technical report for Order No. C-78019-J entitled "Enhancement of the Probabilistic Ceramic Matrix Composite Analyzer (PCEMCAN) Computer Code." The scope of the enhancement relates to including the probabilistic evaluation of the D-Matrix terms in MAT2 and MAT9 material properties card (available in CEMCAN code) for the MSC/NASTRAN. Technical activities performed during the time period of June 1, 1999 through September 3, 1999 have been summarized, and the final version of the enhanced PCEMCAN code and revisions to the User's Manual is delivered along with. Discussions related to the performed activities were made to the NASA Project Manager during the performance period. The enhanced capabilities have been demonstrated using sample problems.Shah, AshwinGlenn Research CenterCERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES; COMPUTER PROGRAMS; APPLICATIONS PROGRAMS (COMPUTERS); PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; NASTRAN; MODULUS OF ELASTICITY; BENDING; STIFFNESS MATRIX; SENSITIVITY

Pcemcan - Probabilistic Ceramic Matrix Composites Analyzer

Pcemcan - Probabilistic Ceramic Matrix Composites Analyzer
Author: National Aeronaut Administration (Nasa)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781722687816

PCEMCAN (Probabalistic CEramic Matrix Composites ANalyzer) is an integrated computer code developed at NASA Lewis Research Center that simulates uncertainties associated with the constituent properties, manufacturing process, and geometric parameters of fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites and quantifies their random thermomechanical behavior. The PCEMCAN code can perform the deterministic as well as probabilistic analyses to predict thermomechanical properties. This User's guide details the step-by-step procedure to create input file and update/modify the material properties database required to run PCEMCAN computer code. An overview of the geometric conventions, micromechanical unit cell, nonlinear constitutive relationship and probabilistic simulation methodology is also provided in the manual. Fast probability integration as well as Monte-Carlo simulation methods are available for the uncertainty simulation. Various options available in the code to simulate probabilistic material properties and quantify sensitivity of the primitive random variables have been described. The description of deterministic as well as probabilistic results have been described using demonstration problems. For detailed theoretical description of deterministic and probabilistic analyses, the user is referred to the companion documents "Computational Simulation of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composite Behavior," NASA TP-3602, 1996 and "Probabilistic Micromechanics and Macromechanics for Ceramic Matrix Composites," NASA TM 4766, June 1997. Shah, Ashwin R. and Mital, Subodh K. and Murthy, Pappu L. N. Glenn Research Center...

Spacecraft Charging

Spacecraft Charging
Author: Shu T. Lai
Publisher: Progress in Astronautics and A
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781600868368

This book explains how satellites and spacecraft materials can become charged to tens or even thousands of volts when plasmas in the space environment interact with them. It provides an overview of the what, when, where, how, and why spacecraft charging occurs. Coverage includes: properties of spacecraft charging and the underlying physical mechanisms; causes of energetic plasmas; how to protect spacecraft entering the harsh space environment; adverse effects of electrostatic discharges on spacecraft; spacecraft charging in auroral region; and deep dielectric charging by energetic electrons as causes of satellite anomalies and failures