Title

Feasibility Of Joining Advanced Composite Flight Vehicle Structures

Date

1969

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

AFML TR 68-391

Creator

Kutscha, D.

Hofer, K. E., Jr

Corporate Author

IIT Research Institute, Mechanics of Materials Research Division

Laboratory

Air Force Materials Laboratory

Extent

501

Identifier

AD0690616

Access Rights

This document has been approved for public release and sale; its distribution is unlimited.

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(615)-3962

DoD Project

7381

DoD Task

738106

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Abstract

A combined analytical-experimental study was carried out to establish the feasibility of developing rational design techniques for bonded and mechanical joints in advanced composite structures. Available stress analyses were compared for their predictions of maximum stresses in joints and these results were compared to experimental data. The static strengths were measured for three adhesives bonded to fiberglass, steel, and titanium, and the fatigue strengths were measured for the optimum joint designs. The load distribution and joint strength was studied for fiberglass bolted joints. Recommendations were made for specific additional work required both in joints analysis and characterization of materials.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1969-01

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource