Composite Material Application to the MK12A RV Midbay Substructure.

Abstract

The work reported herein represents a feasibility study to reduce weight of the MK12A reentry vehicle midbay structure by replacing the aluminum structure with graphite composite materials. Following conceptual design of the MK12A midbay structure utilizing advanced composite materials, the effort was redirected to the Advanced Ballistic Reentry Vehicle (ABRV). Specimens and subcomponent elements representative of the ABRV configuration were provided for nuclear vulnerability and hardness testing of the Air Force Weapons Laboratory. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076485

Entities

People

  • H. Mccutchen
  • J. Hertz
  • J. Prunty
  • W. Garcia

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Composite Materials
  • Energy Transfer
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Geometry
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Test And Evaluation

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