Research Article

Modeling and Analysis of a Large-Scale Double-Level Guyed Mast for Membrane Antennas

Table 1

Material and sectional parameters of the mast elements.

ItemsBattensDiagonal cablesCTM

MaterialCarbon fiberKevlarComposite
Elasticity modulus E (GPa)350131114
Density ρ (kg/m3)200014351600
Poisson’s ratio υ0.300.300.30