LAV Strut Cap Study

Abstract

The problem of cracking in Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) strut caps made of high hardness armor was addressed. The current manufacturing process is reviewed, as well as the history and mode of cracking. A finite element method was employed to elucidate the stress field in the strut cap and in the surrounding ballistic hull. Finally, alternative fabrication procedures and designs are proposed and recommendations given to alleviate this problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241826

Entities

People

  • Jonathan S. Montgomery
  • Martin G. Wells
  • Wayne Bethoney
  • William Crenshaw

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Armor Plate
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Assembly
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Information Processing
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Military Research
  • Stresses

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  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design