Manufacturing Methods Report of the Double Wall Air Inflated MUST Shelter Made from Three Dimensional Fabric
Abstract
This program was undertaken to develop three-dimensional weaving techniques which would produce integrally woven arch sections for inflatable double-wall structures of the type used by the military. Using present existing methods, these double-wall structures are constructed of coated fabric cut to patterns of the appropriate size and shape, and cemented or sewn together into the double wall unit. This method involves much hand labor, and the reliability of the numerous seams in the complete unit depends largely on the quality of original workmanship. By the integrally woven arch approach, most of the seams are eliminated and thereby reducing the unit's vulnerability to seam failure in the field. Using the three-dimensional weaving technique, the inner wall, outer wall, and connecting webs can all be woven together in one piece eliminating the present sewn and cemented seams.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA047866
Entities
People
- Ivan T. Straga