The Effect of Temperature on the Strength Properties of Tentage Fabrics

Abstract

The influence of temperature on the mechanical properties of three standard military tentage fabrics - Cotton Duck, Sateen, and M-51 - and an experimental fabric was determined. The tensile strength and elongation at break, modulus of elasticity, and tearing strength values were plotted for temperatures between -40 deg and 180 deg F (-40 deg and 82 deg C). All fabrics became stiffer at low temperatures, as indicated by an increase in the modulus of elasticity. In general, a linear decrease in the tensile and tear properties was observed as temperature increased. The only exception was the tear strength of the M-51 fabric, which was higher at 180 deg F (82 deg C) than at -40 deg F (-40 deg C). Based on the ratio of strength to weight, the most efficient tentage fabric was the experimental fabric. The effect of temperature on the tensile strength of tentage fabrics weakened by weathering outdoors was predicted also. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA138920

Entities

People

  • Alexander Galezewski

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Elastic Properties
  • Fabrics
  • Fibers
  • Films
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Low Temperature
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Physical Properties
  • Resistance
  • Standards
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Stresses
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Textiles

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