Investigation of Kevlar Fiber Cables for Use in ASW Sonobuoys

Abstract

The initial phase of an investigation of kevlar fibers for application in ASW sonobuoy cables has been completed. The tensile and elongation properties of kevlar have been shown to be comparable to steel, and electro-mechanical cables constructed of kevlar have been shown to perform better than equivalent size steel cables. Further investigation to optimize the use of kevlar and to assure consistent results under rigorous testing is planned.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 20, 1975
Accession Number
ADA006913

Entities

People

  • John P. Brett
  • Roger A. Holler

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Diameters
  • Dielectric Properties
  • Elastic Properties
  • Elongation
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Cables
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Resilience
  • Safety
  • Safety Factor
  • Shear Modulus
  • Strands
  • Stresses
  • Tensile Strength
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Software Engineering