Accession Number:

AD0856538

Title:

Gemini B Large Pressure Bulkhead Hatch Element Strength Verification Test.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

MCDONNELL CO ST LOUIS MO

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1968-07-19

Pagination or Media Count:

39.0

Abstract:

The object of the test was to determine if the bond strengths of the Gemini B large pressure bulkhead hatch meet the requirements of McDonnell drawing number 58A320014. The large pressure bulkhead hatch consists of a fiberglass honeycomb core sandwich with titanium faceplates. Author

Descriptors:

• (*MANNED SPACECRAFT
• HATCHES)
• (*SPACE STATIONS
• HATCHES)
• (*HATCHES
• SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION)
• SPACE CAPSULES
• PRESSURIZED CABINS
• HONEYCOMB CORES
• GLASS TEXTILES
• TITANIUM ALLOYS
• BONDING
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• ACCEPTABILITY
• SHEAR STRESSES

Subject Categories:

• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE