REINFORCED PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR LARGE ROCKET MOTOR CASE. VOLUME 1. PROGRAM SURVEY

Abstract

The objective of the program was the development of designs, fabrication processes, techniques and equipment for manufacture of fiberglass plastic rocket motor cases. Under Thiokol guidance, case designs and manufacturing methods were established for both monolithic and modular construction of large (44- and 65-in. dia) plastic cases. Design included derivation of dome contours, stress analysis of case assemblies and components, and specification of fiberglass, resin systems, case liners, hardware, and mandrels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0602610

Entities

People

  • F. W. Dallon
  • W. G. Morse

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aging (Materials)
  • Air Force
  • Construction
  • Fabrication
  • Glass Fibers
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Physical Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Rocket Propulsion.