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This paper discusses the verification and validation of a finite element (FE) model of the space frame built by the Hyperloop University of Cincinnati (HUC) team for the first student design competition organized by SpaceX. For the purpose of studying the frame performance in various dynamic scenarios, development of a reliable FE model was crucial. A verification and validation (V&V) strategy utilizing physical modal tests and torsional stiffness tests was adopted to ensure that the FE model was capable of accurately capturing the dynamic characteristics of the constructed space frame. This work aims to present the details of the V&V activities as performed on the main frame.
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The Hyperloop pod design venture was a massive team effort of over 50 student volunteers across Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science departments as well as Lindner Business College and College of Design, Architecture and Art Planning of which the presented material forms a small component and could not have been completed without their contribution to the project. The authors would like to acknowledge the entire Hyperloop UC team for their efforts as a collective group in the design of the pod and accompanying test setups.
Hyperloop UC was fortunate to have sponsors who provided technical advice and manufacturing help particularly Justin Atkins (Cincinnati Incorporated), Tri-State Fabricators and Jack Malluege (ANSYS), their support is highly appreciated. The authors would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Ronald Hudepohl for his manufacturing guidance and Dr. Randall Allemang for his valuable technical guidance and for the use of SDRL lab space and resources for testing activities. Additionally, we would like to thank SpaceX for organizing this competition.
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Jayakumar, V. et al. (2020). Verification and Validation for a Finite Element Model of a Hyperloop Pod Space Frame. In: Barthorpe, R. (eds) Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3. Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12075-7_4
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