Comparative Analysis of Shelter Panel Designs with Consideration Given to Field Utilization

Abstract

The Army desires a family of rigid wall shelters. Standardization, as the word family implies, forces added requirements on the shelter design. These shelters must be capable of withstanding handling and enviromental extremes. Also, these shelters must be versatile enough to house any standard equiment. The purpose of this research is to examine the panel designs currently used in rigid wall shelter construction, and to decide on an optimal design. Panel static strength, panel weight, shelter weight, electrical insulation properties, and panel cost were all used to evaluate th panel configuration. It is felt that honeycomb core panels are better suited than foam for use as shelter walls. Justification for this choice is given. Areas of further research in panel design are also established.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA009289

Entities

People

  • R. K. Dalton

Organizations

  • United States Army Materiel Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cellular Structures
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Frequency
  • Honeycomb Cores
  • Honeycomb Structures
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Standards
  • Test Methods
  • Training
  • United States

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  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics