Pressure-Bowl Stress Tests of Coated Fabric Material.

Abstract

The report describes the setup, operation, and results of stress tests of coated fabric material and vent-flange attachments used in self-supporting, collapsible fuel storage tanks. Coated fabric material was exposed to fuel saturated with water and subjected to a fabric stress of 51.8 pounds per inch. These tests were used in conjunction with laboratory tests and field tests to determine the effect of various environments and fuels on coated fabric material. Material stressed in a pressure-bowl apparatus did not produce the wet-spotting previously observed in 5000-barrel, collapsible fuel storage tanks but did allow determination of nylon and coating deterioration in coated fabric of various construction. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0774292

Entities

People

  • Mark A. Dubois

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attachment
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Construction
  • Environment
  • Field Tests
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Research Facilities
  • Storage Tanks
  • Stress Tests
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.