This project focuses on the structural and aerodynamic analysis of a modern rocket fin using the **SimScale** cloud-based Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) platform. The objective is to evaluate the performance of the **Blue Ninja Fin V2** model, obtained from GrabCAD, under realistic loading and airflow conditions by applying the **Finite Element Method (FEM)** and **Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)**. The structural analysis (FEM) investigates the mechanical behavior of the rocket fin by assigning suitable material properties, applying realistic boundary conditions, and subjecting the fin to aerodynamic loading. The simulation evaluates important structural parameters such as **Von Mises stress**, **total deformation**, and **Factor of Safety (FoS)** to determine whether the fin can safely withstand operational loads. A mesh convergence study using coarse, medium, and fine meshes is also performed to examine the effect of mesh density on the accuracy and reliability of the simulation results.
by slilbaekslilbaek
Trishna09 created this project
15 days ago
This project focuses on the structural and aerodynamic analysis of a modern rocket fin using the **SimScale** cloud-based Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) platform. The objective is to evaluate the performance of the **Blue Ninja Fin V2** model, obtained from GrabCAD, under realistic loading and airflow conditions by applying the **Finite Element Method (FEM)** and **Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)**. The structural analysis (FEM) investigates the mechanical behavior of the rocket fin by assigning suitable material properties, applying realistic boundary conditions, and subjecting the fin to aerodynamic loading. The simulation evaluates important structural parameters such as **Von Mises stress**, **total deformation**, and **Factor of Safety (FoS)** to determine whether the fin can safely withstand operational loads. A mesh convergence study using coarse, medium, and fine meshes is also performed to examine the effect of mesh density on the accuracy and reliability of the simulation results.