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Structural Analysis of FAST Reflector Supporting System

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2016

Y.F. Luo
Affiliation:
Tongji University Beijing Astronomical Observatory
C.G. Deng
Affiliation:
Tongji University Beijing Astronomical Observatory
G.Q. Li
Affiliation:
Tongji University Beijing Astronomical Observatory
Y.M. He
Affiliation:
Tongji University Beijing Astronomical Observatory

Abstract

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According to the deformation and movement requirements of the FAST reflector, a multipurpose analysis, including the load-bearing behavior, deformation, construction costs of the reflector supporting structure and its model, is presented in this paper. The advantages and disadvantages of steel and aluminum alloy structures are also discussed and compared through detailed design calculations under load-bearing capacity and normal working conditions.

Type
Chapter Five Future Large Telescope Projects: SKA and FAST
Copyright
Copyright © Kluwer 2001

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