Research Article

Experimental and Computational Modal Analyses for Launch Vehicle Models considering Liquid Propellant and Flange Joints

Table 5

Modal tests and analysis results (filling ratio: 0%).

ModesFirst bending mode (Hz)Second bending mode (Hz)

Number of flange joints: 24
Modal test154.3424.3
MSC.NASTRAN149.4404.2
Error (%)−3.18−4.74

Number of flange joints: 12
Modal test151.4420.7
MSC.NASTRAN140.5395.8
Error (%)−7.20−5.92

Number of flange joints: 6
Modal test140.7420.0
MSC.NASTRAN120.5373.9
Error (%)−14.36−10.98