Design and structural analysis of an 8U CubeSat under static and dynamic loads and comparisson of the results from different
solvers (MSC Nastran & Msolve)

Σαράφης, Θωμάς; Sarafis, Thomas

dc.contributor.author	Σαράφης, Θωμάς
dc.contributor.author	Sarafis, Thomas	en
dc.date.accessioned	2025-12-12T09:46:37Z
dc.date.available	2025-12-12T09:46:37Z
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/63046
dc.identifier.uri	http://dx.doi.org/10.26240/heal.ntua.30742
dc.rights	Default License
dc.subject	Μικροδορυφόρος, Πεπερασμένα Στοιχεία, Δυναμική ανάλυση	el
dc.title	Design and structural analysis of an 8U CubeSat under static and dynamic loads and comparisson of the results from different solvers (MSC Nastran & Msolve)	en
heal.type	masterThesis
heal.classification	Δομική μηχανική	el
heal.classification	Δομική μηχανική	el
heal.language	en
heal.access	campus
heal.recordProvider	ntua	el
heal.publicationDate	2025-02-28
heal.abstract	This thesis focuses on the design and structural analysis of an 8U CubeSat using Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components. The design process involved arranging prefabricated, ready-to-fly components within the 8U platform, resulting in a straightforward and efficient configuration. The structural analysis was performed using the finite element method (FEM) to ensure the CubeSat could withstand the predicted loads given by the launch vehicle provider. The analysis included modal analysis, quasi-static analysis, sine and random vibration analysis. Stress results were examined to confirm the structural integrity of all components under these loads, while displacements were analyzed to ensure that all components remain properly positioned during operation. The study also compared the results obtained from the commercial FEM software MSC Nastran with those generated by MSolve, a finite element software developed by the MGroup at the National Technical University of Athens. This comparison provided valuable insights into the performance and accuracy of MSolve in analyzing CubeSat structures. This work contributes to the field by demonstrating the feasibility of designing a structurally sound CubeSat using COTS components while validating the utility of inhouse FEM software for aerospace applications	en
heal.advisorName	Παπαδόπουλος, Βησσαρίων	el
heal.committeeMemberName	Φραγκιαδάκης, Mιχάλης	el
heal.academicPublisher	Εθνικό Μετσόβιο Πολυτεχνείο. Σχολή Χημικών Μηχανικών	el
heal.academicPublisherID	ntua
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