ARES - Engine Thrust Structure image

ARES - Engine Thrust Structure

Project Overview

The structure that mounts the sub-scale hybrid rocket engine to the test stand and reacts its thrust into load cells for measurement. Designed to support the engine, run tank and fluid system while transferring thrust cleanly for accurate data.

Skills Used

Mechanical Design Structural Analysis CAD (Onshape) Manufacturing Testing

ARES - Engine Thrust Structure

The structure that mounts the sub-scale hybrid rocket engine to the test stand and reacts its thrust into load cells for measurement. Designed to support the engine, run tank and fluid system while transferring thrust cleanly for accurate thrust data.

CAD of the engine and thrust structure

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Section view of the engine mounting

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Assembled thrust structure

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