Feasibility Of Joining Advanced Composite Flight Vehicle Structures

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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
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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