MASSIVE GLASS AS A NAVAL-STRUCTURAL MATERIAL

Abstract

Massive glass has potential as a structural materiel for a variety of high efficiency, deep ocean applications. However, neither the existing data on massive glass nor current industrial production capability are adequate for the task. This is especially true in producing a man-rated glass pressure hull by a target date of 1980. The application of glass as a structural material for deep submergence was reviewed and evaluated in the report. Specific areas of glass technology requiring research, development, testing and evaluation effort are described. A structural design scale-up program using models and full-size pressure hulls is suggested. Concurrent materials studies, design evaluation programs, and production development are recommended. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0706223

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Elastic Properties
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Submarine Hulls
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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