Geodesic Paths on Surfaces of Revolution: A Computer-Aided Filament-Winding Design Program,

Abstract

Fortran computer programs have been written that will determine the geodesic paths on an on an arbitrary surface of revolution. The programs can also determine the number of circuits of the geodesics necessary to produce a wrap of a specified thickness. This thickness can be for one geodesic or be the cumulative buildup of many geodesics. Once the geodesic paths are determined, thickness profile and helix angle plots are produced. In addition, routines are available for plotting the geodesic paths on the developed surface giving a two dimensional picture of the paths on the surface.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 20, 1968
Accession Number
ADA307642

Entities

People

  • A. H. Fowler
  • T. W. Bookhart

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Filaments
  • Geodesics
  • Geometry
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Properties
  • Plotting
  • Revolutions
  • Thickness
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).