Accession Number:

ADA076016

Title:

Reusability of Filament Wound Launch Tubes.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 14 Jan-14 Jul 76,

Corporate Author:

BRUNSWICK CORP LINCOLN NE DEFENSE DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Dick,W. E.

Report Date:

1976-07-23

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

An analysis of the launch tube environment produced by an aluminized rocket propellant was performed. Several matrix and liner materials were evaluated for their suitability for repeated use in launch tubes. Tubular specimens were fabricated and tested using a torch test fixture and a grit blast procedure. Twelve of the most promising systems were selected for shipment to the Army Missile Command for further evaluation. Author

Descriptors:

• *FILAMENT WOUND CONSTRUCTION
• *COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• *LAUNCH TUBES
• *REUSABLE EQUIPMENT
• THERMAL PROPERTIES
• ENVIRONMENTS
• TEST METHODS
• MATRIX MATERIALS
• TUBULAR STRUCTURES
• SELECTION
• BLAST
• ALUMINIZED PROPELLANTS

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Structural Engineering and Building Technology
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Guided Missile Launching and Basing Support

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE