Structural Testing Efforts for M-102 Howitzer Sublength Composite Cradle

Abstract

In support of the U.S. Army's Lightening the Force effort, the U.S. Army Materials Technology Laboratory (MTL) is conducting prototype development of artillery system components. The use of advanced materials such as fiber reinforced composites provides the key to obtaining considerable weight reductions without compromising structural integrity. Composite materials offer significant strength-to-weight ratios as well as unique tailorability features to suit the needs of the design engineer. Currently, composite applications to the M-102, 105 mm Howitzer system are in progress. This report discusses the related testing activities used to evaluate the present composite cradle design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA250005

Entities

People

  • Donald W. Oplinger
  • Gregg J. Piper
  • Kanu R. Gandhi
  • Paul V. Cavallaro
  • Robert Pasternak

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Air Force
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineering
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Gun Barrels
  • Howitzers
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Software Testing
  • Static Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weight Reduction

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.