Test and Evaluation of Graphite/Epoxy Composite Structure.

Abstract

The test and evaluation of a graphite/epoxy structure is part of a technology program to develop and validate composite structures for BMD interceptor applications. This contract is essentially an extension of work recently completed by Martin Marietta Corporation on Phase I of the Advanced Structures Prototype (ASP) program conducted for the Ballistic Missile Defense Advanced Technology Center (BMDATC) under Contract DASG60-77-C-0111. This report presents the results of the test and evaluation of six subscale conical frusta during the period from November 1979 through March 1979. The objective of this evaluation was to provide an increased structural data base for the assessment of the strength and stiffness properties of ultra-high modulus GY70/934 graphite/epoxy structure fabricated by the hand-laid gore, autoclave cure processes. The contractual effort was divided into three tasks: Task 1 - Fabrication of Conical Frusta; Task 2 - Static Testing of Frusta; Task 3 - Plan for Further Development. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072770

Entities

People

  • Frank H. Koo
  • Robert D. Keys
  • Robert P. Hewitt Jr.

Organizations

  • Martin Marietta

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Explosives
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

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