Development of a Shock Table Using Finite Element Analysis
M. Simões Fernandes dos Santos (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
Ines Uriol Balbin – Mentor (TU Delft - Group Uriol Balbin)
Bo Yang Chen – Mentor (TU Delft - Group Chen)
Jurij Sodja – Mentor (TU Delft - Group Sodja)
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Abstract
This thesis focuses on designing and optimizing a shock table using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to predict and assess Shock Response Spectrum (SRS) levels. The goal is to create a cost-effective, and accurate shock table capable of replicating launch vehicle shock environments. A structured methodology is adopted, including concept generation, simulation, and design space exploration. The results show that careful tuning of impactor characteristics, fixture geometry, and material selection significantly improves shock table performance.