Experimental Comparison of the Bending Endurance of Fiberglass and Nylon Reinforced Tubing for Use in Towed Line Arrays.
Abstract
The differences in endurance between fiberglass and nylon reinforced towed-line array tubing is investigated using two methods of accelerated life tests on the materials. The results indicate that both the nylon and fiberglass reinforced tubing show adequate resistance to failure in flexing and bending for use in towed-line arrays although the fiberglass material cannot be properly swaged with the present type of end coupling. Modifications are suggested for new end coupling and array tubing designs. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 20, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0877129
Entities
People
- Eugene B. Silverman
- Richard D. Doolittle