The gossamer space structures are very large and ultra-lightweight structures. A large
aperture-based space structure is highly efficient in capturing signals from a wide coverage …

In this study, dynamic response of a typical umbrella membrane structure under heavy
rainfall load is studied by experimental and numerical methods. In the experiment, heavy …

The dynamic equivalent methodology utilizing a grid membrane substitute for a planar
membrane for vibration test verification on the ground has been demonstrated in small sizes …

In recent years, with the increasing use of membrane structures in space applications, the
problems of large-amplitude (compared to the thickness) vibrations arise; leading to the …

While the dynamic equivalent methodology of substituting grid membranes for rectangular
membranes in air vibration testing has been validated at small scales, scaling up to large …

This paper presents a comprehensive review of the diverse approaches employed to study
dynamic responses of gossamer membrane structures for space applications. The primary …

Large-span composite membrane structure is light in weight and small in stiffness, which
may produce violent random vibration under the random impact, such as wind, rain, hail and …

An analysis of the linear and nonlinear vibration response and stability of a pre-stretched
hyperelastic rectangular membrane under harmonic lateral pressure and finite initial …

The nonlinear vibrational properties of single layer graphene sheets (SLGSs) are
investigated using a membrane model. The nonlinear equation of motion is considered for …

With the development of antenna technology, membrane antenna has become a research
hotspot in aerospace field due to its advantages of light weight, low cost and easy folding …