MODULAR HONEYCOMB CONCEPT FOR PREPARATION OF LOADS FOR DELIVERY BY AIRDROP

Abstract

Current studies aimed at simplification of the preparation of loads for delivery by airdrop have resulted in a concept for a simplified method of preparing the honeycomb cushioning system. This concept employs a small number of standard size honeycomb modules which can be used as 'building blocks' to construct the many different sized stacks employed in current rigging procedures. Analysis and limited testing indicate that it would be feasible to use five standard size modules of honeycomb to rig practically all airdrop loads.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0688582

Entities

People

  • James F. Falcone

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Drop Operations
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Construction
  • Construction Equipment
  • Construction Materials
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Reductions
  • Costs
  • Cushioning
  • Drop Tests
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Modular Construction
  • Standards

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