Impregnated Fiber Glass Yarn for Reinforcing Fiber Optic Cables,

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Abstract:

A novel proprietary polymeric coating has been developed to impregnate glass fibers in a parallel position to produce a ribbon-shaped fiber glass yarn. The physical properties of these yarns have been determined and compared to conventional glass fibers. The effects of temperature, humidity, and chemical environment on the strength and flexibility of impregnated glass yarns were investigated and compared. Requirements for reinforcing fiber optic cables have been determined and found to be satisfied by fiber glass impregnated yarn. Several fiber optic cable designs have been fabricated successfully by the cable industry using the impregnated fiber glass yarn as the main reinforcing material. Author

Author(s):
Girgis, Mikhail M. ; Decker, Marshall G.
Author Organization(s):
PPG INDUSTRIES INC PITTSBURGH PA
Supplementary Note:
This article is from 'Proceedings of the International Wire and Cable Symposium (35th) Held in Reno, Nevada on 18-20 November 1986,' AD-A180 828, p174-182.
Pagination:
0009

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FIBER OPTICS, *CABLES, GLASS FIBERS, YARNS, POLYMERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Optics
Keyword(s):
Component Reports, Glass ribbons
Report Date:
1986 Nov 01