Can Civil Engineering Principles Be Applied to the ISS Structure?

[MaterialMan]

I am a civil engineering student and I chose to do the ISS for my structural design project.

I think I may be in a little over my head because I don't know much about the space station, but I have always been fascinated and I am excited to learn about it!

Could anybody point me in the right direction of where to find some useful and concise information pertaining to the structural design considerations of the ISS? The report only has to be five pages so it isn't terribly in depth, and I might go up to ten. Any other suggestions are welcome as well.

Thank you so much, I look forward to reading some of your interesting articles!

 

[bugatti79]

I am a civil engineering student and I chose to do the ISS for my structural design project.

I think I may be in a little over my head because I don't know much about the space station, but I have always been fascinated and I am excited to learn about it!

Could anybody point me in the right direction of where to find some useful and concise information pertaining to the structural design considerations of the ISS? The report only has to be five pages so it isn't terribly in depth, and I might go up to ten. Any other suggestions are welcome as well.

Thank you so much, I look forward to reading some of your interesting articles!

Did you try NASA in google? Heres a link to structural design considerations pdf

http://mmptdpublic.jsc.nasa.gov/mswg/Documents/SSP 30559 Rev C.pdf

 

[NatSusan]

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on choosing such an interesting topic for your project! The International Space Station (ISS) is a complex and impressive structure, so I can understand why you may feel a bit overwhelmed. Don't worry, there are plenty of resources available to help you learn about the structural design considerations of the ISS.

To start, I would recommend checking out NASA's website dedicated to the ISS (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html). They have a wealth of information about the design, construction, and operation of the ISS. In particular, you may find their "ISS Overview" section helpful, which provides an overview of the structure and its various components.

Additionally, you may want to look into some academic journals or articles that discuss the structural design of the ISS. The "Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets" and the "Journal of Aerospace Engineering" are two good places to start. You can access these through your university's library or online databases.

If you have access to engineering databases, such as Engineering Village or Compendex, you can also search for specific keywords related to the structural design of the ISS and see what articles or papers come up.

Lastly, don't be afraid to reach out to professionals in the field of civil engineering or space engineering. They may be able to provide you with some valuable insights or resources that you may not have come across otherwise.

Good luck with your project, and I hope you find the information you need to make it a success!