Publication Date:
2006-06-12
Description:
Two efficient concepts built from curved elements were identified, and a data base for tubular panels was developed. The tubular panel failure modes were understood, and the data base for these panels indicated that their performance can be predicted. The concepts are currently being tested in a realistic builtup structure; 157 room temperature tests and 67 hot tests were made with no structural failures, although all of these tests were not at the design load of the structure.
Keywords:
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
Type:
Recent Advan. in Structures for Hypersonic Flight, Pt. 2; p 538-576
Format:
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