Energy-Absorbing Materials for Improving Helicopter Crashworthiness.
Abstract
The purpose of the program was to identify materials which were not only suitable for structural components but were capable of absorbing energy at acceptable deceleration levels in a crash environment. After review of available materials for their energy absorption capability, five candidate materials were selected and a test program initiated to demonstrate their attenuation properties. Those selected were three types of honeycomb, a rigid foam, and a flexible foam.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA023006
Entities
People
- C. E. Kimball
- R. C. Dehart
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute