Filament Composite Material Landing Gear Program, Volume 1

Abstract

The objective of this program was to explore the utility of boron composite materials in aircraft landing gear construction. The contract work statement required the design, fabrication and test of a boron composite material landing gear assembly interchangeable in both geometry and performance with the main landing gear of the A-37B aircraft. The use of Borsic-aluminum and boron epoxy materials was explored. Hardware designs were evolved for both materials. One full size landing gear assembly was tested. This assembly was composed of a boron epoxy outer cylinder, inner cylinder and side brace. All attachment fittings were metallic. The assembly was tested for hydraulic pressure containment and static structural strength.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0756922

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Assembly
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Design Criteria
  • Elastic Properties
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Fabrication
  • Honeycomb Cores
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Tensile Strength

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials