Mechanical Behavior of Filament-Wound Composite Tubes.

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Abstract:

The main component of a lightweight missile launcher is a cylindrical tube which is formed by a helical winding of glass filaments embedded in epoxy resin. In service, the tube is subjected to extreme internal pressure. Consequently, knowledge concerning the mechanisms of failure under pressure is vital to the analysis and design of these tubes. This report identifies the mechanisms of failure and offers appropriate methods to compute the ultimate pressure. Author

Author(s):
Wempner, G. A.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING LAB REDSTONE ARSENAL ALA GROUND EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RL-77-8
Project Number(s):
1M362303A214
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FILAMENT WOUND CONSTRUCTION, *GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHERS, *FAILURE(MECHANICS), *TUBES, STRESS ANALYSIS, FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES, ELASTIC PROPERTIES, STRAIN(MECHANICS), RUPTURE, BUCKLING, EPOXY RESINS, INTERNAL PRESSURE, TEARING, GLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials, Guided Missile Launching and Basing Support, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
AS214, PE62303A
Report Date:
1977 Jan 14