Flexible Material Systems TestingAn experimental program has been undertaken to better characterize the stress-strain characteristics of flexible material systems to support a NASA ground test program for inflatable decelerator material technology. A goal of the current study is to investigate experimental methods for the characterization of coated woven material stiffness. This type of experimental mechanics data would eventually be used to define the material inputs of fluid-structure interaction simulation models. The test methodologies chosen for this stress-strain characterization are presented along with the experimental results.
Document ID
20100038749
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Lin, John K. (ILC Dover Frederica, DE, United States)
Shook, Lauren S. (ILC Dover Frederica, DE, United States)
Ware, Joanne S. (ILC Dover Frederica, DE, United States)
Welch, Joseph V. (ILC Dover Frederica, DE, United States)