Accession Number:

AD0856669

Title:

Tension and Shear Strength of Inserts in the Gemini B Blast Shield.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

MCDONNELL CO ST LOUIS MO

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1968-12-05

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

Tests were conducted to determine the tension and shear strength of plug inserts installed in the Gemini B blast shield. The test was required because an accurate value of the strength of the plugs cannot be determined analytically. Plug inserts are used on the blast shield to support the interface heat exchanger, guillotine brackets, and the separation spring pads. Author

Descriptors:

• *MANNED SPACECRAFT
• *METAL PLATES
• SHIELDING
• SHIELDING
• DISCONNECT FITTINGS
• SPACE CAPSULES
• SHEAR STRESSES
• TENSILE PROPERTIES
• STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
• LOADS(FORCES)

Subject Categories:

• Couplers, Fasteners and Joints
• Mechanics
• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE