THE DEVELOPMENT OF FIBERBOARD TARGETS, FOR THE M31A1 TRAINFIRE MECHANISM

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Abstract:

The military has a need for targetboards for use with the M31A1 Trainfire Mechanism. A program with the dual purpose of 1 providing an acceptable target for field service and 2 developing test procedures to describe adequately such material, was initiated. It was ascertained that fiberboard targets can be made which will adequately fill field service requirements. On 5 such material was composed of a large percentage of long virgin sulfate fibers in combination with a smaller amount of jute fibers and having a high resin wet strength treatment. The laminating adhesive was highly water resistant and the board was coated on both surfaces with a water repellent plastic. Properties, important in the determination of firing effectiveness, were found to be thickness, density, water absorption and modulus of elasticity, but the final criterion for evaluation must be the firing test.

Author(s):
Saunders, A. C. ; Lynch, L. W. ; Garland, W. F.
Author Organization(s):
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL IL
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0422704
Pagination:
0055

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RIA-63-2879
Project Number(s):
1-A-0-13001-A-039
Monitor Series:
RIA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, DENSITY, THICKNESS, FIRING MECHANISMS(WEAPON), ELASTIC PROPERTIES, FIBERBOARD, LAMINATES, TRAINING DEVICES, FIBERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fire Control and Bombing Systems
Report Date:
1963 Sep 05