Development of a Lightweight Tactical 50 to 70 Foot Expandable AB-864 ()/G Mast.
Abstract
The mast design was developed to meet requirements of Specification SCL4296D and is basically a revised and productionized version of the procurement model mast AB-864 ()/G developed under Contract No. DA28-043-AMC-01416 (E). The primary objections of this program were: (1) to reduce the weight of the basic 50-foot mast, (2) to design a kit to extend the basic mast to 70 feet, (3) to provide a safer and more reliable system and (4) to reduce volume production costs. A description of the engineering development models manufactured under this contract can be found in Section I. A discussion of the primary objectives of this program and the methods used to meet those objectives is presented in Section II. Section II provides a general discussion of the tests and the results achieved while Section IV gives recommendations and states actions taken. The Appendix contains detailed Stress Analysis of the AB 864 ()/G Mast.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA009586
Entities
People
- Alfred J. Finster