A Theoretical View on the Stress Analysis of Fully Inflated Parachute Canopies,

Abstract

This report describes a theoretical approach to the analysis of the force distribution in fully inflated parachute canopies based upon the inflated gore mainseam shape. Normal and tangential forces for any arbitrary point along the gore mainseam can be determined and the magnitude and location of the maximum normal force and cloth stress evaluated. Methods, criteria, and rationale for calculating the force distributions are presented. Originator-supplied keywords include: Canopy shape, and Pressure distribution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 28, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148387

Entities

People

  • W. P. Ludtke

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Coefficients
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Geometry
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Measurement
  • Parachute Canopies
  • Photographs
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Rake Angles
  • Ribbon Parachutes
  • Static Pressure
  • Stress Analysis
  • Stress Concentration
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Materials Science