Accession Number:

AD0739429

Title:

Criteria for Evaluating the Applicability of Composite Material Shafts to Helicopter Drive Systems.

Descriptive Note:

Research rept.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND TEXARKANA TEX INTERN TRAINING CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Welner,Victor W.

Report Date:

1971-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

38.0

Abstract:

Criteria are developed for determining the suitability of applying composite materials to helicopter synchronizing drive shafts. A DISCUSSION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND POWER TRANSMISSION SHAFTING IS GIVEN. The factors involved in making an economic decision are considered and suggestion for their evaluation is made. Author-PL

Descriptors:

• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• *HELICOPTERS
• DRIVE SHAFTS
• REINFORCED PLASTICS
• EPOXY RESINS
• BORON
• LAMINATED PLASTICS
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• THESES

Subject Categories:

• Helicopters
• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Machinery and Tools

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE