Determination of the Performance of Plastic Laminates at Cryogenic Temperatures

Abstract

This program is a continuation of the effort begun under this contract for the determination of mechanical properties of various plastic laminate materials at cryogenic temperatures. The program was extended to include additional resin systems, some of which were developed specifically for cryogenic applications. Also investigated were reinforcement materials including stainless steel, nylon, and Fortisan. Mechanical properties data included tensile, compressive and flexural strength, and modulus of elasticity, as well as bearing strength and tensile fatigue values. Test temperatures used were room temperature, -110, -320, and -423 deg F. Several glass reinforced plastic laminate materials appeared most promising as structural materials in cryogenic environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0436873

Entities

People

  • B. R. Lloyd
  • Don W. Chamberlain
  • R. L. Tennent

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Bearing Strength
  • Compressive Strength
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Laminated Plastics
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Plastics
  • Resins
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test Fixtures
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Software Engineering
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.