Modification of General Research Corporation (GRC) Dynatup 8200 Drop Tower Rebounding Brake System

Abstract

The Double Column GRC Dynatup 8200 Drop-Weight pneumatic rebound brake system was intended to prevent secondary tup impacts on test specimen after the initial strike. Our investigation lead to the discovery of multiple impacts from a single test. To achieve a single mass impact of energy on laminate material test panel, we successfully modified the braking system. The details of which are explained in this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1016018

Entities

People

  • Bradley D. Lawrence
  • David Gray
  • Robert Kaste

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Air Supplies
  • Brakes
  • Cameras
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Composite Materials
  • Corporations
  • Digital Cameras
  • Energy
  • High Speed Photography
  • Hydraulic Equipment
  • Impact Tests
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Pneumatic Actuators
  • Pneumatic Brakes

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.