DEVELOPMENT OF MECHANICAL FITTINGS. PHASE 1

Abstract

Effort is presented to develop a family of improved lightweight mechanical fittings for service with rockets fluid systems under stringent environmental and operating conditions. The work consisted of (1) a review of the design and use of present fittings for missiles, (2) a review of candidate materials for the required operating conditions, (3) the establishment of recommended classifications for improved fittings, and (4) the development of preliminary design concepts for the proposed classifications. Three major conclusions were drawn from Phase I: (1) the reconnectable union should be either threaded or flanged, (2) the connection between the tube and the fitting should be permanent joint made independent of the seal mechanism or the reconnectable union, and (3) three sealing methods show promise of being developed for the improved fittings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0408744

Entities

People

  • B. Goobich
  • E. C. Rodabaugh
  • J. W. Adam
  • T. M. Trainer

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Creep
  • Engineers
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design