A Cold-Bend Test for Thermoplastic Cable Jackets.

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Abstract:

A very simple cold-bend test was devised and tested for evaluating thermoplastic jackets used on mine-power-feeder cables. A test sample is bent into a semicircle whose radius is equal to the minimum bend radius recommended by IPCEA and then cooled to the desired test temperature -35 deg C. While at temperature, the sample is straightened by pulling the cable ends with a winch arrangement. The results show that of the jackets tested, those which cannot withstand the test literally burst when the sample is straightened. MM

Author(s):
King, R. H. ; Morley, L. A. ; Tomlinson, J. N.
Author Organization(s):
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK DEPT OF MINERAL ENGINEERING
Descriptive Note:
Task completion rept.,
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BUMINES-OFR-38-79
Contract/Grant Number(s):
G0155197
Monitor Series:
OFR-38-79, XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*CABLES, *THERMOPLASTIC RESINS, LOW TEMPERATURE, BENDING, COOLING, FAILURE(MECHANICS), PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, WINCHES, BURSTING STRENGTH
Field(s)/Group(s):
Plastics, Machinery and Tools
Report Date:
1978 Aug 29