LIQUID ROCKET SYSTEM CONJUGATE STRUCTURE AND TANKAGE PROGRAM. PART II. PHASE I TECHNICAL REPORT.

Abstract

The reference tankage structure was redesigned to incorporate a standard panel configuration to maximize the cost-effectiveness of roll diffusion bonded sandwich material. Conversion of this sandwich panel from laboratory to production techniques configuration was verified, through the fabrication of six process development panels. The first two panels were 4 by 5 feet and incorporated both the continuous corrugated core and strip core configuration, for relative cost and quality evaluation. The evaluation indicated the preference of the strip core configuration, and two additional 4 by 5-foot panels and two 4 by 7-1/2-foot panels were fabricated to verify the process. Controlled defects were incorporated in one pack, for evaluation uof quality assurance techniques. The quality of bonding and dimensional control on the developmental packs was excellent. Procedures for forming and weld joining the sandwich panels, quality control procedures, and quality assurance techniques for the fabrication of the sandwich panels and the tankage structure have been established.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0485079

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Conn

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Conversion
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Diffusion
  • Fabrication
  • Materials
  • Production
  • Quality Control
  • Research Facilities
  • Sandwich Panels
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Systems Analysis and Design