Study of Electromechanical Cable Testing and Test Specifications

Abstract

The program was to analyze present electromechanical (E/M) cable testing and test specifications for cables used in the deep ocean and to recommend research programs to correct and improve deficient areas. The work included a survey of the literature and contacts with the major E/M-cable manufacturers, users, and testing agencies. E/M-cable types were identified by application as bottom-laid, suspended-array, or ship-stored cables. Major problem areas, such as corrosion, fish-bite, and kinking, were discussed. Presently used testing methods and test applications were summarized. Four research programs were recommended for developing standard test methodologies to be applied to E/M-cable testing: (1) Breaking Strength, Tension/Elongation, Tension/Rotation, and Tension/Rotation Tests using a Tensile Test Machine; (2) Tension/Rotation and Susceptibility-to-Kinking Tests Using a Suspended Cable with Attached Weights; (3) Bend-Over-Sheave Tests; and (4) Hydrostatic Pressure Tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 28, 1972
Accession Number
AD0903747

Entities

People

  • John C. Minor

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Corrosion
  • Deep Oceans
  • Electrical Properties
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Seabed
  • Standards
  • Suspended Arrays
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems