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Low cost fabrication of graphite epoxy column elements for large space structuresA procedure for fabricating graphite epoxy column elements used in the construction of large space platforms is described. Dry fiber is wound on a tapered aluminum mandrel in the LMSC vertical winding machine, and resin is injected between the mandrel and an outer sleeve. The winding and injection take place at elevated temperature to minimize the thermal expansion problems that arise in curing a tube on an aluminum mandrel when the end fittings are integrally wound.
Document ID
19790059235
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Bluck, R. M. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Sunnyvale, CA, United States)
Johnson, R. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc. Sunnyvale, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: The enigma of the eighties: Environment, economics, energy; Twenty-fourth National Symposium and Exhibition
Location: San Francisco, CA
Start Date: May 8, 1979
End Date: May 10, 1979
Accession Number
79A43248
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-14887
Distribution Limits
Public
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