Description of the research and its implications

The project will analyze the buckling and post-buckling behavior of a composite interstage structure, provide design guidance, and validate the preliminary design of the proposed interstage configuration.

Main DAER contributions

• Review and evaluation of the reference literature and available design/experimental data.
• Assessment of the concept/preliminary design of the proposed interstage structure and identified composite materials.
• Structural and dynamic simulations of the interstage structure under flight and operational loads.
• Assessment of the manufacturing and inspection/control process of the interstage structure.
• Assessment of the final design of the interstage structure and discussion/interaction with Industry.

Funding body

ESA ESRIN, through a CCN of an existing contract with DEIB.

DAER Principal Investigator: Prof. Chiara Bisagni

SDGs covered:

#4 - Quality Education

#5 - Gender Equality

#9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure