STRUCTURAL TEST OF THE ASPEN FILAMENT WOUND TANK.
Abstract
This report presents discussions and data derived from a propellant tank test program. The test program was established to test a bi-compartment filament-wound tank until structural failure. The tank was loaded through internal hydrostatic pressure and axial compressional force. The objective of the program was to determine the actual structural capability of the tank, to determine if it could meet the design requirements for which it was designed. The tests indicated that the tank could withstand only 40% of the design axial load and at least 77% of designed pressure. The tank did not fail as a pressure vessel at 77% of designed pressure, but the test was terminated when the tank skirts failed in the compression mode. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0480281
Entities
People
- Paul E. Bovenkerk
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory