Analysis and Design of Modular Overhead Protection System Utilizing Readily Available Materials
Abstract
This research investigated passive overhead protective measures for existing facilities in urban environments vulnerable to enemy munitions fire. A new modular structural system was designed utilizing commercially available construction materials consisting of structural tubing, scaffolding clamps, base plates, and simple roofing components. Structural analysis software was used to model nine modular structures to understand the relationship between the load bearing capacity of the structural members and overall dimensions of the system. Environmental variables for the models were set to the Parwan Province in Afghanistan; this region presents worst-case scenarios both for environmental factors and threat of enemy fire. For the final design, the members were sized according to the maximum axial, shear, and flexural forces exposed to a single member. Preliminary findings show that commercially available materials can be used to quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively install overhead protection in austere hostile environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1077263
Entities
People
- Zachary J. Spranger
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology