Feasibility Study of a Silent Multipurpose Stud Driver

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Abstract:

The report establishes the feasibility of a silent expendable stud driver. An investigation of commercial stud drivers led to the design of test devices and a pre-prototype model. The device weighs one pound and can drive studs capable of withstanding a minimum axial force of 250 pounds into structural steel, concrete, limestone, cinder blocks, and wood. The results indicated the feasibility of using one stud design and one propellant charge specification for all the materials tested.

Author(s):
Hennessy, Thomas J. ; Greenwood, Charles A. ; Sywak, Bohdan
Author Organization(s):
FRANKFORD ARSENAL PHILADELPHIA PA
Descriptive Note:
Technical research memo rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0771029
Pagination:
0056

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FA-M72-27-1
Task Number(s):
1A542703D34609
Project Number(s):
DA-1-A-542703-D-346
Monitor Series:
FA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*STUDS(STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS), *SMALL TOOLS, HAND HELD, FIRING MECHANISMS(AMMUNITION), FEASIBILITY STUDIES, FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE), INTERIOR BALLISTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering, Machinery and Tools, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*STUD DRIVERS
Report Date:
1972 Oct 01