A STUDY OF THE RAIN EROSION OF PLASTICS AND METALS

Abstract

Based upon data obtained in studies of the relative rain erosion resistance of various types of materials, the general requirements needed for mnaximum erosion resistance can be quantitatively met by two properties which are the antithesis of each other. One; a relatively soft, tough, smooth elastomeric material and two; a hard, smooth, ductile material with high compressive strength. The first is typified by neoprene coatings such as Gaco N-79 and Goodyear 23-56. The second, by titanium and tough alloy steels such as 4130. To further define these requirements, studies of various materials were continued. Proposed tests and materials to be evaluated at Mach numbers above two, are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1954
Accession Number
AD0029827

Entities

People

  • Norman E. Wahl
  • Raymond H. Stutzman
  • Roy R. Lapp

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Finishes
  • Mach Number
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Resins

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Surface Coatings Technology.