INVESTIGATION INTO THE USE OF PLASTIC MATERIALS AND LIGHT-WEIGHT (SANDWICH) STRUCTURES

Abstract

An investigation was made into the use of plastic materials and lightweight (sandwich) structures as components of rocket launchers. Results of the individual studies indicate that the use of honeycomb sandwich construction for structural components of rocket launchers is feasible where a high rigidity-to-weight ratio is required. Use of the material in certain areas of launcher construction will result in appreciable weight reduction over conventional materials and fastening methods. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0283662

Entities

People

  • Michael H. Matigian

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Launchers
  • Lightweight
  • Materials
  • Rigidity
  • Rocket Launchers
  • Sandwich Construction
  • Structural Components
  • Weight
  • Weight Reduction

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Structural Dynamics.