Military Adaptation of Kevlar for Portable Bridge Reinforcement Cables.

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Abstract:

This report prepared by Tension Member Technology, presents the findings of adapting existing small and large Kevlar Ropes to Military Bridging. The data obtained during the program was used to construct large diameter cables for reinforcement on a rapidly emplaced, portable military bridge. Author

Author(s):
Wolfe, Harold D. ; Gibson, Philip T.
Author Organization(s):
TENSION MEMBER TECHNOLOGY WESTMINSTER CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 5 Jan 78-15 May 79,
Pagination:
0211

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK70-78-C-0024
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*POLYAMIDE PLASTICS, *CABLES, *ROPE, *SYNTHETIC FIBERS, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, EXPERIMENTAL DATA, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, REINFORCING MATERIALS, BRIDGES, REINFORCED PLASTICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials
Keyword(s):
Kevlar rope, Aramid fibers, Kevlar fibers
Report Date:
1980 Jun 18