Variational Approach for Predicting the Load Deformation Response of a Double Stretched Membrane Reflector Module

    Research output: NRELTechnical Report

    Abstract

    This report presents an analytical model useful for design and sizing purposes to describe the load deformation response of a stretched membrane reflector module structural system.
    Original languageAmerican English
    Number of pages60
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1985

    NREL Publication Number

    • NREL/TR-253-2626

    Keywords

    • deformation
    • heliostats
    • mathematical models
    • mechanical structures
    • membranes
    • potential energy
    • stresses

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