Comparison of the Properties of Parachute Webbings Woven on Shuttle and Shuttleless Looms

Abstract

This study compares the properties of shuttle and shuttleless webbings for three fiber types: nylon 6,6, nylon 6, and polyester. Tensile strength, elongation and energy absorption were measured on the original webbings and after hex bar abrasion, weathering, high speed impact, and edge abrasion. For all webbing types there were no statistically significant differences in tensile properties between webbings produced on shuttle or shuttleless looms. Among the fiber types, the polyester webbings showed several significant differences. However, the polyester constructions were not optimized for performance, and many of the differences observed could have been significantly affected by the construction. Keywords: Parachutes; Tensile strength; Napping.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA180469

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  • Maryann C. Kenney
  • Norman J. Abbott

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abrasion
  • Calorific Value
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Engineering
  • Impact
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Molecular Orbital Theory
  • Polyester Fibers
  • Resistance
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Testing
  • Test Methods

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