BERYLLIUM COMPOSITE STRUCTURES. VOLUME II. MATERIALS AND PROCESSES

Abstract

The methods developed for fabrication of Be sheet composite structures are described. Descriptions and performance evaluation are included for a variety of panels fabricated under the contract consisting of Be load bearing panels and porous ceramic heat shields developed to withstand temperatures in excess of 3000 F. Concepts are outlin d defining application of Be-ceramic composites to aerospace vehicle structures. Be sheet fabrication methods and tooling are described and include such processes as cutting, forming, chem-milling, and brazing. Be sheet faces were brazed to a variety of superalloy and stainless steel honeycomb cores. Three basic porous ceramic foams were developed in the heat shield: Al2O3, ZrO2, and SiO2. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0278526

Entities

People

  • A.s. Kjelby
  • J.n. Krusos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Composite Materials
  • Composite Structures
  • Fabrication
  • Heat Shields
  • Honeycomb Cores
  • Material Forming Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Stainless Steel

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space