Accession Number:

ADA010702

Title:

Behavior of Pressure Stabilized Beams Under Load

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY NATICK LABS MA

Personal Author(s):

• Steeves, Earl C.

Report Date:

1975-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

42.0

Abstract:

The utilization of pressure stabilized structural elements in tentage support structures requires techniques for the design of such elements. A theory has been developed and reported previously for carrying out such a design of pressure stabilized beams. In this report an experimental investigation of the behavior of pressure stabilized beams under load is described and the experimental results are correlated with predictions from the theory. This correlation establishes the validity of the theory for predicting the deformation and load carrying capacity of pressure stabilized beams.

Descriptors:

• *BEAMS(STRUCTURAL)
• *INFLATABLE STRUCTURES
• *PORTABLE SHELTERS
• ARMY EQUIPMENT
• BENDING
• DACRON
• LOADS(FORCES)
• NYLON
• SHEAR PROPERTIES

Subject Categories:

• Structural Engineering and Building Technology
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE