DYNAMIC ELASTIC, DAMPING, AND FATIGUE CHARACTERISTICS OF FIBERGLASS- REINFORCED SANDWICH STRUCTURE

Abstract

Research was conducted to determine the basic dynamic properties of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) sandwich structure suitable for use as a primary airframe structural material. The research program was carried out in two separate parts: (A) determining dynamic moduli and damping, and (B) determining fatigue behavior. In each part, two types of hexagonal cell honeycomb core materials were investigated: 5052 aluminum foil and HRP (heat resistant phenolic) fiberglass.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0623128

Entities

People

  • Charles W. Bert
  • Gene M. Nordby
  • W. C. Crisman

Organizations

  • University of Oklahoma

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Differential Equations
  • Fabrication
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Honeycomb Cores
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Working
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Resins
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Shear Modulus
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials