Accession Number:

AD0769339

Title:

Epoxy Canister Development and Fabrication Techniques.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. Jul 71-Dec 72,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE WEAPONS LAB KIRTLAND AFB N MEX

Personal Author(s):

• Fogelson,David J.

Report Date:

1973-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

42.0

Abstract:

During the high explosive simulation testing and follow-on programs, it was determined that the aluminum canisters used for free-field media motion transducers had many discrepancies which limited the data and, thus, the canister usefulness. Therefore, a program was initiated to evaluate these canister designs and to propose changes or new designs the criteria being higher natural frequency, waterproof assembly, and improved canistersoil matching. In-house research produced the idea of a room temperature curing canister. After a thorough testing program, it was determined that the use of epoxy canisters was a breakthrough in the design of canisters for free-field ground motion transducers. This new design resulted in higher quality data at a greatly reduced cost. The testing program and fabrication techniques are discussed. Modified author abstract

Descriptors:

• (*Canisters
• Fabrication)
• (*Epoxy resins
• Canisters)
• Specifications
• Damping
• Flexural strength
• Tensile properties
• Waterproofing
• Performance(Engineering)
• Shock tests
• Test methods
• Reliability
• Diagrams
• High explosives
• Ground motion

Subject Categories:

• Containers and Packaging

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE