Investigation of Alternative Framing Arrangements Using Pressure-Stabilized Beams for Battalion Aid Station Support

Abstract

This study investigates Leaning Arch and Vertical Arch framing schemes using pressure-stabilized beams for the support of a Battalion Aid Station (BAS) tent structure. Stress and displacement results are tabulated and plotted for various beam diameters and inflation pressures. Environmental conditions considered in the analysis include a snow load of 10 psf and a wind load of 30 mph directed both perpendicular and parallel to the tent axis. The use of guylines to reduce wind-induced stresses and deflections is also investigated. Based on the results obtained for the various framing arrangements, conclusions are drawn for an optimum BAS tent frame design to support varied loads. Keywords: Arches, Stresses, Lightweight, Beams(structural) , Frames, Mobile, Loads(forces), Protective equipment, Tents, Supports, Structures, Strength weight ratio, Hospitals.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198774

Entities

People

  • Walter J. Krainski Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Bending Moments
  • Composite Materials
  • Deflection
  • Diameters
  • Displacement
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Geometry
  • Health Services
  • Internal Pressure
  • Lightweight
  • Materials
  • Pressurization
  • Protective Equipment
  • Static Loads
  • Structural Analysis
  • Weight

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Military Science
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Structural Dynamics.