Modelling and Analysis of Composite Conical Space Adapter

This paper is concerned with the development of model for the finite element analysis of the conical space adapter which is subjected to axial compression. It also provides the information about the parameters required for generating the input for modelling the structure. Analysis is performed using Ansys, i.e. software for finite element analysis. The results of analysis include the behaviour of the adapter under axial compression, e.g. stresses in the helical and circumferential ribs, displacement of the space adapter, critical buckling load and global buckling. Modal analysis has been carried out to study the modes of vibrations and obtain the frequency of vibration of the structure.