Aircraft Glazing Materials. Resistance to Crack Propagation. Glazing Materials.

Abstract

The toughness of stretched acrylics measured in terms of the work for crack propagation is discussed in relation to improvements in serviceability of aircraft canopies. A test method for measuring the resistance to crack propagation is described. The use of a birefringence test in quality control is also discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1954
Accession Number
AD0752496

Entities

People

  • Herschel L. Smith
  • Joseph A. Kies

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Canopies
  • Aircrafts
  • Birefringence
  • Crack Propagation
  • Cracks
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Physical Properties
  • Quality Control
  • Resistance
  • Test Methods
  • Toughness

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Surface Coatings Technology.