Nuclear Hardness Simulation and Analysis of Composite Aircraft Structures. Volume 2. Dust Erosion Assessment.
Abstract
This volume assesses the state of dust erosion data for composite materials. A survey of the solid particle erosion literature revealed that some experimental data is available for polymeric materials and fiber-reinforced, non-metallic composites. Although not directly applicable to the specific compositions currently of interest, the available data is used to provide initial insights into the magnitude of the erosion problems which may exist for advanced composite materials on aircraft flying through nuclear-generated dust. Using published erosion data, the possibility exists for a significant amount of material removal to occur. Additional investigations are suggested to provide a more relevant estimate of the magnitude of the dust erosion problem. The report also discusses available test facilities and their capabilities and presents an extensive bibliography of relevant literature. Keywords: Nuclear explosions; Rain erosion; Erosion modeling; Mass loss.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA174893
Entities
People
- W. F. Adler