SELECTION OF OPTIMUM MATERIALS FOR USE IN LIQUID-HYDROGEN-FUELED AEROSPACE VEHICLES

Abstract

The primary objectives of this program were to select optimum materials for structural applications in cryogenic-fueled, recoverable, aerospace vehicles, and to determine the effect of various environmental exposures upon the mechanical properties of these materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0420524

Entities

People

  • J. L. Christian
  • J. R. Kerr

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Heat Treatment
  • Literature Surveys
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Testing
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Welds

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space