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Published January 9, 2017 | Accepted Version
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Characterization of Ultra-Thin Composite Triangular Rollable and Collapsible Booms

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Abstract

The paper studies the behavior of Triangular Rollable and Collapsible (TRAC) booms made from ultra-thin carbon fiber, with a total flange thickness of 71 µm. Both bending and torsional behavior of the deployed booms are studied using numerical analysis and experimental testing. The coiling of the booms around hubs of large radius is also studied.

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© 2017 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The authors acknowledge financial support from the Northrop Grumman Corporation, the Keck Institute for Space Studies and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

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