XM982 Palladin Hold Down Strap Characterization

Abstract

As the XM982 projectile transitions to its production phase, several questions were raised regarding the rounds' response to tactical vibration in the Paladin vehicle. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory carried out an extensive program to characterize the straps used to retain the projectiles in the Paladin vehicle. The characterization tests included stiffness, short-term and long-term creep. A definite relationship is shown between a strap's load carrying ability and time under stress as well as number of stress cycles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA479593

Entities

People

  • David Gray
  • Morris Berman

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Creep
  • Creep Tests
  • Department Of Defense
  • Displacement
  • Information Operations
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • Physical Properties
  • Production
  • Projectiles
  • Stiffness
  • Transitions
  • United States Military Academy
  • Vibration
  • Weapons

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