Dynamic Evaluation of Experimental Integral Fuel Tank Sealants.
Abstract
Research was performed to evaluate the sealant properties of elastomeric materials under simulated in-service conditions. Unique equipment has been designed and fabricated for the evaluation of a variety of joint configurations. The equipment consists primarily of a biaxial stress machine with programmable environmental exposure during evaluation. Variables include frequency and amplitude of the independently driven and recorded strains, temperature, pressure and fuel/fuel vapor exposure. Specimens can be strained torsionally and longitudinally during thermal and fuel fill cycles to simulate actual flight conditions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA053335
Entities
People
- Elmer V. Harbert Jr
- William R. Mallory