AN IMPROVED MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE FOR THE USAMBRL FIBERGLASS DROP-FOOT BRACE.

Abstract

A method of making lightweight, inexpensive, yet durable fiberglass drop-foot braces is described. This method eliminates the problems encountered with previous methods, while retaining positive features. The physical properties of the braces are improved and construction is implified. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0691712

Entities

People

  • James T. Hill
  • Roger W. Stube

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Fiberglass
  • Lightweight
  • Manufacturing
  • Physical Properties
  • Weightlessness

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).