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Strong, Lighweight Curved PanelsSandwich construction gives panels structural efficiency. Large panels with compound curvatures are formed from a honeycomb core faced with sheets of graphite/epoxy cloth and tape. Developed for pod on Space Shuttle, construction readily adapted to curved skin panels on cars, trucks, and airplanes.
Document ID
19840000399
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Molho, R.
(McDonnell Douglas Corp.)
Bestor, H. L.
(McDonnell Douglas Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 8
Issue: 4
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
MSC-16278
Accession Number
84B10399
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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