Bridge Reinforcement System. Phase III.

Abstract

This report covers Phase III of Contract Number DAAK70-81-C-0228. The development of a pilot production line and the fabrication of 20 sets of light-weight carbon epoxy tensile bridge elements were the main goals of Phase III. The design of the bridge element was a result of analysis and testing performed on subscale and full-scale elements in Phases I and II respectively. The configuration chosen was the Racetrack Tensile Element, a filament carbon/epoxy member with metal fittings at each end and attaching hardware. After a replacement of the original ALMAG 35 end fittings with a stainless steel collar and aluminum face plate configuration, the tensile elements passed the specifications in the static proof testing and were delivered to MERADCOM.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 14, 1983
Accession Number
ADA136267

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anhydrides
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Composite Materials
  • Cost Estimates
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fibers
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Test Equipment

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