AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF GLASS AND CERAMIC PRESSURE VESSELS FOR NAVAL APPLICATIONS.
Abstract
An exploratory study was conducted to determine the feasibility of using glass and ceramic materials for deep-submergence pressure hulls. In general, the study confirmed the potential use of these materials in pressure hulls capable of withstanding pressures at the deepest part of the ocean with very little structural weight. However, the study also showed that very little is known about the behavior of glass and ceramic structures under high-compressive loading and that a great deal of basic data must be generated before this potential can be achieved. The use of simple spheres of glass and ceramic materials for providing buoyancy is considered to be the most promising near-future application. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0641875
Entities
People
- Thomas J. Kiernan