Evaluation of Coated Fabrics for Pneumatic Equipment.

Abstract

This report details the scope of work and results obtained in a program to evaluate the performance characteristics of typical commercial elastomer coated fabrics used to fabricate inflatable boats, such as those currently cited in MIL-B- 53067 for 3-, 7-, and 15-person sizes. Comparison of the material test data with the criteria cited in the new combined specification indicates that conformance is attainable. Likewise, in-house evaluation of performance of seams constructed from the candidate fabrics was generally acceptable. It is concluded that MIL-B-53067, as drafted, is acceptable for procurement of pneumatic boats in the specified sizes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA300034

Entities

People

  • Brian J. David
  • Dawn M. Crawford
  • Paul E. Gatza

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Civil Engineering
  • Elastomers
  • End Items
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Films
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Pneumatic Equipment
  • Procurement
  • Resistance
  • Specifications
  • Structural Loads
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science