Test of Tandem Pontoons, 150-200 Pound Capacity Each, Prototypes of 25 Ton Model

Abstract

The object of the experiment is to test prototypes of 25 ton collapsible pontoons, designed to act in groups of three in tandem or singly, with regard to their strength, durability, case of handling, maximum load and their characteristics under various loads and conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 04, 1948
Accession Number
AD0728257

Entities

People

  • G. G. Molumphy

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Angle Of List
  • Buoyancy
  • Contracts
  • Guns
  • Models
  • Naval Guns
  • Platforms
  • Prototypes
  • Shroud Rings

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering.