The Flexibility of Weathered Rubber-Coated Fabrics.

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Abstract:

The effects of 1 year of weathering on the flexibility of rubber-coated fabrics was studied in 208 combinations of base fabric, rubber type, time, site and stress level. Throughout, coated nylon fabrics were thicker, heavier and less flexible than coated cotton fabrics, the base fabrics being similar in mass per unit area. Fabrics coated with polyurethane or chlorosulphonated polyethylene tended to be thicker than those with natural or neoprene rubbers, whilst chlorosulphonated polyethylene coated fabrics were the heaviest. Polyurethane stiffened more than the other rubbers on storage or exposure, particularly when used on nylon. Load level had little effect on flexibility. Author

Author(s):
Swallow, J. E. ; Webb, M.
Author Organization(s):
ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT FARNBOROUGH (ENGLAND)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0033

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAE-TR-77016, DRIC-BR-57343
Monitor Series:
BR-57343
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*RUBBER COATINGS, *FABRICS, *FLEXIBLE MATERIALS, *WEATHERING, DENSITY, THICKNESS, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, DEGRADATION, NYLON, POLYURETHANE RESINS, FLEXURAL PROPERTIES, SYNTHETIC RUBBER, POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS, NEOPRENE, COTTON, UNITED KINGDOM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Coatings, Colorants and Finishes, Textiles, Plastics, Elastomers and Rubber
Keyword(s):
Chlorosulphonated polyethylene
Report Date:
1977 Feb 01