AN EXPERIMENTAL FACILITY FOR TESTING LOADED STRUCTURES IN A HIGH HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT AND AN APPLICATION TO AXIALLY LOADED COLUMNS.

Abstract

The exploration and utilization of the deep ocean for scientific and defense purposes requires the design of structures which must operate in a high hydrostatic pressure environment. In order to examine such designs, deep sea simulation facilities are required in the laboratory. An experimental facility is described for the testing of structures under a combined axial load and hydrostatic pressure load. This facility was used to determine the effects of hydrostatic pressure (up to 6000 psi) on the load carrying capacity of slender metal columns. There appeared to be no significant effect in this case. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0694031

Entities

People

  • John Sezna
  • Richard P. Shaw

Organizations

  • University at Buffalo

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Axial Loads
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Deep Oceans
  • Environment
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Oceans
  • Payload
  • Research Facilities
  • Simulations

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Software Engineering