Epoxy Canister Development and Fabrication Techniques.
Abstract
During the high explosive simulation testing and follow-on programs, it was determined that the aluminum canisters used for free-field media motion transducers had many discrepancies which limited the data and, thus, the canister usefulness. Therefore, a program was initiated to evaluate these canister designs and to propose changes or new designs; the criteria being higher natural frequency, waterproof assembly, and improved canister/soil matching. In-house research produced the idea of a room temperature curing canister. After a thorough testing program, it was determined that the use of epoxy canisters was a breakthrough in the design of canisters for free-field ground motion transducers. This new design resulted in higher quality data at a greatly reduced cost. The testing program and fabrication techniques are discussed. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0769339
Entities
People
- David J. Fogelson
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory