Ocean Engineering Studies Compiled 1991. Volume 7. Acrylic Windows- Diverse Design Features and Types of Service

Abstract

Contents in this report include: (1) Development of a precision casting process for acrylic plastic spherical shell windows applicable to high pressure service; (2) Acrylic plastic spherical windows under point impact loading; (3) Effect of bubble inclusions on the mechanical properties of cast polymethyl methacrylate; (4) Crazing and degradation of flexural strength in acrylic plates as a function of time; (5) Effect of weathering and submersion in seawater on the mechanical properties in acrylic plastic; (6) Effect of weather, age, and cyclic pressurizations on structural performance of acrylic plastic spherical shells under external pressure loading; (7) Polycarbonate plastic inserts for spherical acrylic plastic shells under hydrostatic loading; (8) Spherical acrylic pressure hulls with multiple penetrations; (9) Acrylic Plastic spherical pressure hull for 2439 m (8000 ft) design depth: Phase I; (10) Structural performance of acrylic plastic plane disk windows with twin conical bearing surfaces; (11) Hyperhemispherical viewpoints for undersea applications; and (12) The origins of acrylic plastic submersibles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246304

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  • J. D. Stachiw

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  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Alkenes
  • Chemistry
  • Creep
  • Engineers
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastics
  • Pressurization
  • Resins
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation

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