DESIGN OF CUSHIONING SYSTEMS FOR AIR DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT

Abstract

A description of effective systems is given by which the impact on ground contact may be reduced within permissible limits through the use of cushioning materials. In addition to theory of cushioning, the properties of cushioning materials, and the fragility of vehicles, the procedure for designing a cushioning system for a vehicle is given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0270241

Entities

People

  • Billy C. Ellis
  • E. A. Ripperger
  • J. N. Thompson

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Civil Engineering
  • Drop Tests
  • Dynamic Tests
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Impact Loads
  • Impact Tests
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Moisture Content
  • Plastics
  • Standards
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Structural Mechanics

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  • Materials Science.
  • Systems Analysis and Design