Feasibility of Composite Material Applied to Tracked and Wheeled Vehicles.

Abstract

The purpose of this contract is to determine the feasibility of applying fiber reinforced composite materials to tracked and wheeled Army vehicle components. Seven components are included in the study. Several design concepts are shown together with load and stress analysis. Material properties are given. The projected cost of a development program is presented for components for which composite materials were determined feasible. Also a quantity cost estimate is projected to determine the savings to fabricate different quantities. The components are summarized by a prioritized listing indicating cost, weight and performance compared to the baseline (metal) parts. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072354

Entities

People

  • Boris Levenetz
  • K. R. Berg
  • Rune N. Anderson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bending Moments
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineering
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Impact Loads
  • Laminates
  • Load Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Micromechanics
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stresses

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.