ADVANCED MODULAR SHELTERS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE SHELTER APPLICATIONS

Abstract

Lightweight, 100% recoverable expandable shelters for high mobility applications are described. The small shelter concepts described utilize lightweight thin sandwich construction 'foamboard' in unique folding applications. Geometry details, manufacturing difficulties, erection procedures, and testing are discussed for the concept selected for development. Ultimate practical span for foamboard constructions are discussed. Also included is a section devoted to basic research on development or more durable and stronger foamboard composites to be utilized on the designs generated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 1970
Accession Number
AD0709218

Entities

People

  • Bahram Bahramian
  • James M. Alexander
  • Karl H. Merkel
  • W. R. Wakefield

Organizations

  • University of Cincinnati

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Bare Bases
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Resins
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Systems Analysis and Design