This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
FIBERGLASS COMPOSITES FOR CRYOGENIC SPACE TANKAGE
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
Preliminary work in the area of fiberglass composites for space tankage has indicated a high potential. The major advantage is the structural efficiency. Recent development programs have demonstrated the applicability and practicality of the system on subscale bases. Extension of these basic data reveal that substantial weight savings can be realized with fiberglass tanks over those of aluminum, especially for the large diameters contemplated. Based upon the same criteria, titanium compares favorably with the fiberglass with regard to structural efficiency. The major advantages and problem areas of a fiberglass composite structure are outlined and discussed in the paper.
Authors
Citation
TOTH, J. and LIPPOLDT, O., "FIBERGLASS COMPOSITES FOR CRYOGENIC SPACE TANKAGE," SAE Technical Paper 640290, 1964, https://doi.org/10.4271/640290.Also In
References
- Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. Structures Manual
- National Bureau of Standards, U.S. Department of Commerce Cryogenic Materials Data Handbook.
- Department of Defense Metallic Materials and Elements for Flight Vehicle Structures MIL-HDBK-5. August 1962
- Toth, J. M., Jr. Barber J. R. August 1964
- Bradley, W Investigation of Filament-Winding Patterns (4th Bi-Monthly Report). Aerojet-General Corporation. Report 0627-I-4 (N64-15696). January 31 1964
- Yeager, R. W. Hinchman J. R. “Design Curves for Filament-Wound Rocket Motor Cases.” 1964 Soc. of Plastics Engineers Conference (20th Annual)
- Darms, F. J. Molho R. Chester B. E. March 1964
- Young, R. E. “Design of Fiberglass Pressure Vessels.” University of California at Los Angeles Symposium July 1961
- Patterson, W. W. “Filament Winding Design Considerations for High Pressure Gas Containers.” 1961 SAMPE Filament-Winding Conference Pasadena, California
- Wolff, F. Siuta T. “Factors Affecting the Performance and Aging of Filament-Wound Fiberglass Structures.” American Rocket Society Journal June 1962
- Outwater, J. O. Seibert W. J. “Strength Degradation of Filament-Wound Pressure Vessels.” Modern Plastics. May 1964
- Toth, J. M., Jr. Lippoldt O. F. Structural Efficiency Comparison of Cryogenic Tankage. Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. Report SM-47726. September 1964