Accession Number:

ADA017720

Title:

Fiber Strength.

Descriptive Note:

Quarterly progress rept. 1 Nov 74-1 Feb 75,

Corporate Author:

WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE DEPT OF MINING METALLURGICAL AND CERAMIC ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Scott,William D.
• Achutaramayya,G.

Report Date:

1975-03-10

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

High strength optical fibers communication system construction. This report summarizes an effort to increase fiber strength by coating sizing with polymers which reduce surface damage. The polyethylene coating investigated increased the strength of fused silica fibers from 143 MNsq to 3440 MNsq for short gage lengths. Author

Descriptors:

• *Glass fibers
• *Fiber optics
• Strength(General)
• Sizes(Dimensions)
• Silica glass
• Fibers
• Drawing(Forming)
• Polyethylene
• Plastic coatings
• Tensile strength
• Composite materials

Subject Categories:

• Refractory Fibers
• Textiles
• Plastics
• Non-Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE