ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Neoprene formulations and mechanical designs have been developed to meet special operational requirements for the Poseidon Missile Launch System liner. The liner supports the missile in an aligned position, provides shock mitigation, reacts properly with the missile during launch, and damps vibrations. Operational requirements include static and dynamic compressive stiffness, damping, and water drainability. A mechanical design was evolved that utilized notched, prebuckled struts as supporting members. Compression-deflection characteristics were modified by simultaneous changes in geometrical design and polymer formulation. A study of the effects of variations in polymer compounding and mechanical design on the compressive stiffness, rate sensitivity of the compression-deflection characteristics, and vibrational damping is described. Mold release agents and their role in successful production are discussed.
Additional Material:
23 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1971.070150310
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