Dataset of experimental measurements for the Orion beam structure.

This data article comprises experimental data to investigate the nonlinear dynamic behavior of the Orion beam structure, which consists of two duraluminum beams assembled by bolted joints. To retain contact on a small area between both beams, this new lap-joint configuration proposes contact patches at each bolt connection. The Orion beam suggests an assembly configuration that associates bolts dedicated to 'static' functions and to those to perform 'damping' functions.