EVALUATION OF HIGH-STRENGTH LIGHTWEIGHT LAMINATED PRESSURE VESSELS OF LAP-JOINT CONSTRUCTION.
Abstract
An evaluation was made on the application of the adhesive-bonded cylinder design and manufacturing techniques to the development of a high performance rocket motor case. A material survey and evaluation was conducted, fabrication methods developed, and experimental test data produced for the purpose of demonstrating the high performance capabilities of the laminated lap-joint pressure vessels. Ten vessels have been fabricated and tested to failure. They were fabricated of three nominal thicknesses of material, 0.025-, 0.040-, and 0.064-inch thick maraging steel. The vesbels are approximately 2 feet in diameter and range from 3 1/2 to 6 feet in length. An analysis of the results of these tests indicate it is feasible for lightweight laminated pressure vessels of lap-joint design to be considered for application to rocket motor case construction. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 30, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0427344
Entities
People
- G. Citrin