The Response of Some Leaded Windows to Simulated Sonic Bangs.

Abstract

An investigation was made into the behavior of the lead framework, or calmes, in leaded-light windows due to repeated loadings by simulated sonic bangs of moderate amplitude. The threshold at which damage occurs has also been assessed. This report describes how the tests were carried out and gives results of the measurements taken. The results indicate that some small permanent deflection of leaded lights may occur if they are subjected to real sonic bangs over a long period. Characteristic overpressures greater by a factor of 20 than those predicted for commercial supersonic transport aircraft in the cruise will be required to produce even a first indication of damage. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0781899

Entities

People

  • R. J. Pallant

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aircrafts
  • Amplitude
  • Deflection
  • Determinants (Mathematics)
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Measurement
  • Overpressure
  • Supersonic Aircraft
  • Supersonic Transport Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transport Ships
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Economics
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow