Fiberglass-Reinforced-Polyester Laminate for Use in Protective Structures

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Abstract:

This report presents the testing and behavioral study program leading to the development of structural design criteria for a fiberglass-reinforced- polyester GRP laminate. The Marine Corps is to employ GRP modules as reusable elements for rapid construction of temporary protection for military ground targets against conventional weapon threats. The objective of the test program was to determine and evaluate the mechanical characteristics of the GRP through a series of flexural, tensile, compressive, and shear tests. In addition, more efficient uses of the structural strength of the GRP were investigated whereby the GRP laminate sheets were employed as facings of sandwich plates. Because of its superior ballistic resistance, the GRP was selected for the Marine Corps protective construction program however, the laminate is inherently weak in compression and is highly susceptible to creep, localized buckling, and moisture. The established criteria will provide design guidance for GRP structural components of protective structures.

Author(s):
Warren, G.
Author Organization(s):
CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB (NAVY) PORT HUENEME CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical note
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CEL-TR-818
Monitor Series:
MCDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*REINFORCED PLASTICS, *MODULAR CONSTRUCTION, PORTABLE SHELTERS, MARINE CORPS, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, LAMINATES, FLEXURAL STRENGTH, CREEP, BALLISTICS, POLYESTER PLASTICS, COMPRESSIVE PROPERTIES, SANDWICH PANELS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, FIBERGLASS, SHEAR PROPERTIES, TENSILE STRENGTH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
POLYESTER LAMINATES, FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS
Report Date:
1975 Jan 01