Accession Number:

AD0856668

Title:

Torque Versus Preload. Gemini B RV/Adapter Tie Strap.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

MCDONNELL CO ST LOUIS MO

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1968-05-13

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

The purpose of the test was to determine nut torque versus tension load in the bolt for a nut and bolt combination of the size and material that is used for the Gemini B AdapterReentry Module mating straps. Thirty tests of nut torque versus bolt load measurement were conducted on twelve test assemblies. Author

Descriptors:

• *BOLTS)
• (*MANNED SPACECRAFT
• REENTRY VEHICLES)
• (*SPACE STATIONS
• REENTRY VEHICLES)
• (*ADAPTERS
• SPACE CAPSULES
• TORQUE
• LOADS(FORCES)
• TENSILE PROPERTIES
• LOCKING FASTENER DEVICES

Subject Categories:

• Couplers, Fasteners and Joints
• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE