Smart Material & Structures Laboratory

SMSL is dedicated towards research in the field of light weight space structures. The research work mainly focuses on wrinkling analysis and control, shape optimization, wrinkle-crease interaction, dynamic stability, adaptive shape control, folding pattern analysis, deployment control, rigidization techniques etc. The lab is equipped with 7 High-End Workstations and various experimental facilities.

Experimental Test Frame For Wrinkling Analysis:

1)Wrinkling analysis of rectangular membrane with edge tensile loading. 2) Wrinkling analysis of square membrane with corner tensile loading. 3) Wrinkling analysis of rectangular membrane with shear loading 4) Wrinkling analysis of rectangular membrane with in-plane transverse loading 5) Wrinkling analysis of annular circular membrane with shear loading

Membrane Reflector Test Setup

1)Tension force analysis for anchor points. 2)Analysis of Stress distribution and areas of deformation. 3)Reflector stiffness measurement

Membrane Reflector Test Setup

1) Inflator design verification. 2) Optimum pressure profile evaluation. 3) Deployment accuracy and controllability analysis. 4) Analysis of deployment characteristics.

Data Acquisition System (DAQ)

Laser Displacement Sensor

Pressure Transducers

Load Sensors

Accelerometer

Strain Gauges

Air Compressor

Pressure Regulator With Air Filter

Current

Alumni

Parth K Kamaliya

Research Scholar

pkamaliya@me.iitr.ac.in

SMSL Lab

01332-284559

Research Area: Inflatable & Deployable Space Structures

S. D. Shinde

Research Scholar

sdipak@me.iitr.ac.in

SMSL Lab

01332-284559

Research Area: Gossamer Space Structures

Vikas Rastogi

Research Scholar

rvikas@me.iitr.ac.in

SMSL Lab

01332-284559

Research Area: Rgidization of Inflatable Structures

Priyank K. Patel

Research Scholar

patel.me@sric.iitr.ac.in

SMSL Lab

01332-284559

Research Area: Deployment mechanisms for space structures

Alok Kumar Tiwari

Research Scholar

alok_kt@me.iitr.ac.in

SMSL Lab

01332-284559

Research Area: Dynamic analysis of origami-inspired metamaterial

Abhilash

Research Scholar

abhilash@me.iitr.ac.in

SMSL Lab

01332-284559

Research Area: Design and deployment analysis of inflatable habitat structures

Dr. Sachin Patel

Assistant Professor

Govt. Engg. College Patan, Gujarat

Ph.D. Topic: Dynamic Performance of Cylindrical Roller bearing

Dr. Prashant Tiwari

Assistant Professor

NIT Uttarakhand

Ph.D. Topic: Automated Health State Assessment of Rolling Element Bearings

Dr. Akhand Rai

Assistant Professor

School of Engg. & Applied Science, Ahmedabad University

Ph.D. Topic: Condition Assessment and Residual Life Prediction of Rolling Element Bearing

Dr. Satish Kumar

Assistant Professor

MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj

Ph.D. Topic: Active Dynamic Analysis and Control of Space Based Adaptive Membrane Structure

Dr. Jignesh P. Patel

Associate Professor

U. V. Patel College of Engineering, Ganpat University

Ph.D. Topic: Bearing Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis through Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Dr. Preeti Joshi

Assistant Professor

Amity University, Noida

Ph.D. Topic: Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composites and Their Mechanical Behavior

Dr. Utkarsh Kumar Patel

Assistant Professor

L.D. College of Engineering, Gujarat

Ph.D. Topic: Non-linear Vibration Analysis of Cylindrical Rolling Contact Bearing

Dr. Miteshbhai Panchal

Associate Professor

Nirma University, Gujarat

Ph.D. Topic: Vibration Analysis of Boron Nitride Nano Tubes base Nano Mechanical Resonator

Dr. Divyang H. Pandya

Professor

LDRP Institute of Tech. & Research, Gandhinagar

Ph.D. Topic: Dynamic Analysis of High Speed Rolling Element Bearings Due to Various Defects

Dr. Sachin Gajbhiye

Associate Professor

Govt. Engg. College Durg, Chhattisgarh

Ph.D. Topic: Dynamic Analysis of Inflatable Membrane

S.no.	Student Name	Placement location	Position
1	Dr S. C. Gajbhiye	Govt. Engg. College, Ambikapur (C.G)	Associate Professor
2	Dr. Satish Kumar	MNNIT, Allahabad	Assistant Professor
3	Kushagra Gupta	Eaton	Graduate Trainee Engineer
4	Sourabh Rajwade	KiiT University	Assistant Professor
5	Vikas Rastogi	IIT Roorkee	JRF
6	Deepak R. Borse	National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), Jaipur	R & D Engineer
7	Vishal B Patel	Tata Steel, Jamshedpur	Engineer
8	Satish Gupta	Military Engineering Services	Engineer
9	Avinash Anand	Indian Railways, Lukhnow	Engineer
10	Saurabh Kumar	National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), Jaipur	R & D Engineer
11	Parasa Ram	DRDO, Pune	Scientist
12	Dipan Sardhara	IDMC Limited	Sr. Executive, R &D Department

Design and Analysis of Inflatable Military Decoys & Testing of Experimental model.

Sponsor: DRDO-Pune
Prof. Sanjay H Upadhyay

Deployment Mechanisms for 12m Diameter Spacecraft Antennas.

Sponsor: Indian Space Research Organizations (ISRO), Bengaluru (Govt. of India)
Prof. Sanjay H Upadhyay

Design And Development Of A Proof-Of-Concept Model Of A Packaging Methodology For Gossamer Space Antenna Structures.

Sponsor: Space Application Centre (SAC), Indian Space Research Organizations (ISRO)SAC-ISRO(Govt. of India)
Project Outlay: Rs. 26,20,000/- (26.20 Lac)
Prof. Sanjay H Upadhyay

Abstract

The project focuses on the development of a proof-of-concept model of a planer and parabolic membrane reflector antenna. The research work mainly includes the mechanical design of the inflatable antenna design technology. It is required to investigate different types of folding techniques and design a suitable folding method for planer and parabolic antenna assembly.

The other major research problem is to analyze different rigidization techniques for inflatable membrane structures. The antenna assembly needs to be rigidized after the removal of internal gas pressure to maintain its structural properties.

Dynamic Modeling and Simulations of Human Body Subjected to Mechanical Loads During Spaceflight and Operations in Space.

Sponsor: VSSC-ISRO (Co-PI)
Prof. Sanjay H Upadhyay

Dynamic Analysis And Shape Control Of Inflatable Structures For Space Applications.

Sponsor: INDO-SRI LANKAN JOINT RESEARCH PROJECT Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology (International Bilateral Cooperation Division)
Project Outlay: Rs. 48,91,568/- (48.91 Lacs)
Prof. Sanjay H Upadhyay

Abstract

This project deals with the development of inflatable technology applicable to large, lightweight structures and apertures. Areas of specific interest are Inflatable structure with minimum surface error for shape control of large membrane mirrors and antennas, fold line behavior in membrane reflector, methods to minimize RMS surface error, wrinkle-free design of tensioned membrane, controlling structural geometry and dynamics. This research will provide valuable knowledge regarding the complex dynamics of such structures to improve their precision considerably.

Results and the skills gained by the personnel involved will be in demand by the space industry and organizations related to aerospace systems. Also, the long-term effects of this research will be beneficial to any engineering application consisting of hybrid structures (solid/cable elements). Research data for Kapton and Mylar membranes will also impact other engineering fields such as MEMS technology and electronic devices.

Design & Development Of A Proof-Of-Concept Model Of An Adaptive Membrane.

Sponsor: Space Application Centre (SAC), Indian Space Research Organizations (ISRO)SAC-ISRO(Govt. of India)
Project Outlay: Rs. 29,75,000/- (29.75 Lac)
Prof. Sanjay H Upadhyay

Abstract

The objective of this research is to understand the behavior of an Adaptive membrane model using geometric and material performance, considering orbital and launch conditions. The effects of the physical characteristics like the pre-stress, launch and orbital loads, etc. help to understand the non-linear analysis in terms of other details of dynamic characteristics of mode shape and the natural frequency.

Wrinkle & creases effect on surface-RMS, distribution of shape error across the surface, the effect of piezo-patches on the dynamics & shape of the membrane model, and the orientation(s) of the patches, etc. helps in robust design of space antenna in orbital and launch conditions.

Residual Life Prediction and Vibration Analysis of a High-Speed Rotor Bearing System.

Sponsor: AERONAUTICS R&D BOARD, DRDO (Govt. of India)
Prof. Sanjay H Upadhyay

Health Diagnosis of high-Speed Ball Bearing using Acoustics Emission Techniques.

Sponsor: MHRD- Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)
Prof. Sanjay H Upadhyay

1. "3 Phase Asynchronous Traction Motor - Design Analysis" - funded by TWL

2. "Traction Motor Mechanical - FEA" funded by TWL.

3. "Vetting of Spherical Bearing Design" funded by PNC INFRATECH Ltd.

4. "Design Vetting of EOT Crane" funded by RCC Infra Ventures Ltd.

5. “Design of a suitable Tilting Pad Thrust bearing for a VRM Gearbox” funded by Premium Transmission Ltd.

6. " Performance Enhancement of Multipurpose High-Low Pressure Fire Pump“ funded by Shri Ganesh Fire Equipment (P) Ltd.

7. "Analysis for the Ball Mill Shaft” funded by Electro Magnetic Industries

8. “Balancing of rotor” funded by Micro Engineer Ltd.

9. “Balancing of agitator” funded by Gayatri Mineral Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

10. “Design modification of agitator” funded by Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited

11. "Vibration measurement” funded by Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Limited, India

12. “Bearing failure analysis of electric motor” funded by Elecon Engineering Company Limited (Gear Division)