Cryogenically formed prestressed composite fiber-metal structures for O2/N2 high pressure gas tanks.Demonstration of high-structural-performance ARDEFORM cryoformed 301 stainless-steel glass-fiber-reinforced (GFR) vessels by room temperature tests of 13 1/2-in. diam spheres. Tests verified that the structural performance of ARDEFORM spherical GFR vessels not only exceeded that of all metal construction, but also bettered previous GFR experimental results by 50%. Achievement of essentially the full strength of fiberglass in a spherical wrap pattern was again verified. Significant weight advantages for this construction are projected for O2/N2 high-pressure gas tanks for Space Shuttle environmental control/life support system missions.
Document ID
19720027104
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Gleich, D. (ARDE, Inc. Mahwah, N.J., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space shuttle materials; Proceedings of the National Technical Conference