A Torsion Testing Machine for Measurement of Shear Strength of Foam.

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Abstract:

A torsion machine has been development to measure shear strength and shear modules of foam. The machine is compact, portable, easy to use and is an essential link in quality assurance of foam core material for the Australian Minehunter Catamaran. Author

Author(s):
Baldwin, N. J.
Author Organization(s):
MATERIALS RESEARCH LABS ASCOT VALE (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MRL-TN-469
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*Foam, *Shear strength, *Torsion meters, Shear properties, Quality assurance, Test equipment, Sandwich panels, Blast loads, Torque, Minesweepers
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical Chemistry, Solid State Physics
Keyword(s):
*Torsion machine, Shear modulus
Report Date:
1982 Dec 01