Microwave Power Transmission Studies V3 of 4

3.3-33 Strength of Circular Tubes for Various Axial Compression Loads as Function of Wall Thickness and Diameter.. 3.3-45 3.3-34 Strength of Circular Tubes for Various Axial Compression Loads as Function of Wall Thickness ............. 3.3-45 3.3-35 Tri-Beam Cap Cross-Sections (Graphite/Epoxy)................................. 3.3-46 3.3-36 Design Loads.................................................................................................... 3.3-47 3.3-37 Deflections - Preliminary Assessment................................................... 3.3-47 3.3-38 Typical Antenna Deflections Due to Thermal Gradients ........ 3.3-49 3.3-39 Typical Slopes of Structure Due to Thermal Gradients...................... 3.3-49 3.3-40 "Egg Crate" Secondary Structure Deflection Slopes (108 Meter Section)............................................................... 3.3-50 3.3-41 Estimated Graphite Composite Properties............................................. 3.3-52 3.3-42 Thermal Stability of Various Adhesives at 533°K................................. 3.3-52 3.3-43 Cost and Processing Characteristics of Various Types of Adhesives.............................................................................. 3.3-54 3.3-44 Comparison of Material Properties ......................................................... 3.3-54 3.4-1 Structure Detail Parts Assembly Options................................................ 3.4-2 3.4-2 Characteristics of Articulated Lattice Beam.......................................... 3.4-3 3.4-3 Tri-Beam Layout Using Tabular and Solid Element Caps.................. 3.4-4 3.4-4 Allowable Column Load vs Diameter......................................................... 3.4-6 3.4-5 Shuttle Compatibility Packaging.................................................................. 3.4-6 3.4-6 Inflight Detail Parts Assembly..................................................................... 3.4-7 3.4-7 Support Equipment Requirements for Inflight Assembly of Tri-Beams ...................................................................................................... 3.4-8 3.4-8 Auto In-Orbit Manufacture (Aluminum)................ ................................... 3.4-8 3.4-9 Level 2 Functional Flow: Assemble MPTS.............................................. 3.4-10 3.4-10 Level 3 Functional Flow: Assemble Rotary Joints (3 Sheets) .... 3.4-11 3.4-11 Level 3 Functional Flow: Assemble Rotary Joint to Antenna Interface Structure ........................................................................................ 3.4-14 3.4-12 Level 3 Functional Flow: Assemble Primary/Secondary Structure . .. .............................................................................. 3.4-14 3.4-13 Level 4 Functional Flow: Assemble Lower Cap; Primary Structure........................ ... ....................................................... 3.4-16 3.4-14 Assembly Timeline and Consumables Requirement............................. 3.4-17 3.4- 15 Manipulator Performance Complexity Factor........................................ 3.4-19

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