STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF USAMBRL PLASTIC DROP-FOOT BRACE ADAPTOR.

Abstract

An analysis of the adaptor clamp of the USAMBRL fiberglass-epoxy drop-foot brace was conducted to determine whether the adaptor width could be reduced and still maintain sufficient strength to perform its function. The strength was found to be adequate when the adaptor width was reduced from 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch, and the setscrew depth was increased from 5/16 inch to 3/8 inch. The weakest portion of this brace appears to be the soleplate tab and even this is adequate for an intended use of 3 years or 15 million cycles. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0701882

Entities

People

  • John W. Hodge
  • Roger P. Hancock

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Fiberglass
  • Inorganic Materials
  • Structural Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation

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