Designing Structures From Fabrics. Industrial Fabrics from Structural Stresses to Fabric, Yarn and Fiber Strength
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to demonstrate how the techniques of applied mechanics are used in design functional Army field shelters. The starting point for the design of any fabric, including the selection of yarn or fibers, depends on the structure in which the fabric will be used. To illustrate this concept with an end item, the work done on pneumatic structures at the US Army Natick Research and Development Command will be taken as an example. The design analysis could be adapted to other structures, such as parachutes, pressure suits, or conveyor belts, for which structural stresses can be determined. The start of the analysis is to determine the external imposed stresses on the structure and to relate this to fabric loads in the warp and filling directions. Theoretical and experimental approaches using methods of applied mechanics are then used to relate the design of the fabric to the exact mechanical requirements of the structure. The effect of the geometric shape of the structure on the fabric design is discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA042761
Entities
People
- Constantin J. Monego
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center