INVESTIGATION OF THE HIGH SPEED IMPACT BEHAVIOR OF FIBROUS MATERIALS. PART 3. IMPACT CHARACTERISTICS OF PARACHUTE MATERIALS

Abstract

The impact studies initiated earlier (WADD TR 60-511, Part I) were continued. Various nylon and Nomex webbings, ribbons, and overlap splices were tested on the ASD High Impact Testing Machine and evaluated for energy absorbing capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0409857

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  • Chauncey C. Chu
  • Robert J. Coskren

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Absorption
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