The Design, Development and Fabrication of an Organic Composite Shipping Container for the Full Up Power Pack (FUPP)

Abstract

A container is designed to initially weigh less than half as much as the present metal container. Modifications are required to enable the container to withstand certain testing. Final design reduced weight by 2000 lbs., or 40 percent. While not the 50 percent originally specified, it is a substantial reduction. Depending on the final configuration required for the rail hump test will determine what modifications are required, if any. The container is a combination of composite and aluminum.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA230992

Entities

People

  • Carl H. Luther
  • Donald T. Ostberg
  • Louis A. Hinojosa

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Center Of Gravity
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Containers
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Fungi
  • Joints
  • Laminates
  • Margin Of Safety
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Safety
  • Sandwich Construction
  • Shipping
  • Stress Analysis
  • Test Facilities

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