The Influence of Geometric Parameters on the Bearing Capacity of Transformable-Volume Structure

The metal transformable-volume structure (TVS) for aerospace purposes, which consist of corrugated conical sections, was investigated. The design scheme of the TVS with a minimum mass should provide stability to the action of inertial loads in operating conditions in space orbit. The influence of the main geometric parameters of TVS made of stainless steel on the bearing capacity are determined. The effect of corrugation of the conical sections on natural frequency of TVS was considered. The results of calculating estimation of stress-strain state of the TVS under specified for space orbital station inertial loads were showed.