![TTS testing is underway!
This is the Thrust Transfer Structure, which mounts the engine to the rest of the rocket. We crushed this prototype with a hydraulic tensile tester to ensure it will withstand the full thrust load. The colors overlaid on the video represent strain in the part, measured using Digital Image Correlation (DIC). It survived a maximum force of 9,240 lbf before buckling, meaning that we have a safety factor of 1.8!
This marks the first successful test to failure of a flight system for TSM.
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TTS testing is underway! This is the Thrust Transfer Structure, which mounts the engine to the rest of the rocket. We crushed this prototype with a hydraulic tensile tester to ensure it will withstand the full thrust load. The colors overlaid on the video represent strain in the part, measured using Digital Image Correlation (DIC). It survived a maximum force of 9,240 lbf before buckling, meaning that we have a safety factor of 1.8! This marks the first successful test to failure of a flight system for TSM. . . . #masa #engineering #rocketry #b11spacechallenge #rocket #rocketscience #umich #uofm #mgineer #aerospaceengineering #aerospace #liquidoxygen #rp1 #kerolox #space #goblue #liquidpropulsion #testing #propulsion #test #production #machine #stressanalysis #simulation #safety #manufacturing #digital #mechanicalengineering @michiganengineering @michiganaero ![This is what the rocket will look like at its maximum velocity!
While the picture is an absolute beaut, the main purpose of this computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is to model convective heating, drag, and shockwave behavior around TSM! This allows us to better understand the way our rocket interacts with the air throughout flight, and informs our designs accordingly.
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This is what the rocket will look like at its maximum velocity! While the picture is an absolute beaut, the main purpose of this computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is to model convective heating, drag, and shockwave behavior around TSM! This allows us to better understand the way our rocket interacts with the air throughout flight, and informs our designs accordingly. . . . #masa #engineering #rocketry #b11spacechallenge #rocket #rocketscience #umich #uofm #mgineer #aerospaceengineering #aerospace #liquidoxygen #rp1 #kerolox #space #goblue #control #spaceportamericacup #space #render #rendering #orbit #innovation #design #simulation #cfd @michiganengineering @michiganaero ![We recently had the opportunity to make these three reaction wheels for @bps.space's new rocket, Lumineer!
Lumineer is a L3 solid rocket, and if chosen, these reaction wheels will be used for active roll management. The stainless steel wheel was designed for testing. The other two are brass which is denser and more desirable for L3 flights.
Our sponsor, Leading Edge Fabricating(@h2oknife), also graciously etched both our logos onto the wheels!
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We recently had the opportunity to make these three reaction wheels for @bps.space's new rocket, Lumineer! Lumineer is a L3 solid rocket, and if chosen, these reaction wheels will be used for active roll management. The stainless steel wheel was designed for testing. The other two are brass which is denser and more desirable for L3 flights. Our sponsor, Leading Edge Fabricating(@h2oknife), also graciously etched both our logos onto the wheels! . . . #masa #engineering #rocketry #b11spacechallenge #rocket #rocketscience #umich #uofm #mgineer #aerospaceengineering #aerospace #liquidoxygen #rp1 #kerolox #space #goblue #liquidpropulsion #testing #reactionwheels #control #avionics #manufacturing #mechanical #cnc #production #fabrication ![Our injector hydrostatic testing is done! 🌊
We successfully passed at 1.62x MEOP (Maximum Expected Operating Pressure), ensuring the brazing done earlier was up to spec! The next step is Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) to cut the holes for impingement.
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Our injector hydrostatic testing is done! 🌊 We successfully passed at 1.62x MEOP (Maximum Expected Operating Pressure), ensuring the brazing done earlier was up to spec! The next step is Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) to cut the holes for impingement. . . #masa #engineering #rocketry #b11spacechallenge #rocket #rocketscience #umich #uofm #mgineer #aerospaceengineering #aerospace #liquidoxygen #rp1 #kerolox #space #goblue #liquidpropulsion #testing #nozzle #propulsion #machining #test #testing #production #machine #pressure ![5 hours to go!
Help Michigan go to space by donating at the link in our bio! Student donations of $25 get matched, as well as new donors donating $50.
Every dollar helps, so ask you friends and family to donate too!
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5 hours to go! Help Michigan go to space by donating at the link in our bio! Student donations of $25 get matched, as well as new donors donating $50. Every dollar helps, so ask you friends and family to donate too! . . @umforevergoblue @michiganaero @michiganengineering #givingblueday #umich #goblue #fundraiser #fundraising #masa #engineering #rocketry #uofm #mgineer #aerospace #b11spacechallenge #aerospaceengineering #space ![Have you ever wondered how a rocket nozzle is made?
The answer is a big CNC lathe! This machine takes a cylinder of titanium, and while spinning it, uses a tool to cut into it. Using this, we can carve out the internal and external shape of our nozzle!
Production by: Connelly Machine Works
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Have you ever wondered how a rocket nozzle is made? The answer is a big CNC lathe! This machine takes a cylinder of titanium, and while spinning it, uses a tool to cut into it. Using this, we can carve out the internal and external shape of our nozzle! Production by: Connelly Machine Works . . . #masa #engineering #rocketry #b11spacechallenge #rocket #rocketscience #umich #uofm #mgineer #aerospaceengineering #aerospace #liquidoxygen #rp1 #kerolox #space #goblue #liquidpropulsion #testing #nozzle #propulsion #machining #lathe #cnc #production #machine
