Accession Number:

AD0270241

Title:

DESIGN OF CUSHIONING SYSTEMS FOR AIR DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN STRUCTURAL MECHANICS RESEARCH LAB

Personal Author(s):

• ELLIS, BILLY C.
• RIPPERGER, E. A.
• THOMPSON, J. N.

Report Date:

1961-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

119.0

Abstract:

A description of effective systems is given by which the impact on ground contact may be reduced within permissible limits through the use of cushioning materials. In addition to theory of cushioning, the properties of cushioning materials, and the fragility of vehicles, the procedure for designing a cushioning system for a vehicle is given.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY EQUIPMENT
• *AIR DROP OPERATIONS
• STRESSES
• CARGO VEHICLES
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• MATERIALS
• THEORY
• IMPACT SHOCK
• MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION
• MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
• CARGO
• VEHICLES
• AIR TRANSPORTATION
• PLASTICS
• LANDING IMPACT
• HONEYCOMB CORES
• PROTECTIVE COVERINGS
• LANDING

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE