Design and optimization of a self-deploying single axis tracking PV array [PDF]
This study was performed in order to design a tracking photovoltaic (PV) array and optimize the design for maximum specific power. The design considerations were minimal deployment time, high reliability, and small stowage volume.
Colozza, Anthony J.
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Friction and wear behavior of aluminum and composite airplane skins [PDF]
Friction and wear behavior was determined for small skin specimens under abrasive loading conditions typical of those occurring on the underside of a transport airplane during emergency belly landing. A test apparatus consisting of a standard belt sander
Jackson, K. E.
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Concepts for the development of light-weight composite structures for rotor burst containment [PDF]
A set of hypotheses is established as to what variables might control the design of a weight-efficient protective device. A particular experiment for evaluating the hypotheses and materials was designed. The design and methods for the analysis of results
Holmes, A. G.
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Effect of Environmental Exposures on the Aramid Fibre Kevlar [PDF]
, 2000 The effects of exposure of Kevlar 49 fibres to thermal, ultrasonic and chemical environments have been analysed. Both the tensile strength and the tensile modulus deteriorate with thermal exposures . However, the former is more sensitive than the latter.
Kalyani, Vijayan
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Attachment system for silica tiles [PDF]
, 1982 An improved method for markedly increasing the bond strength between a rigid, porous refractory material and non-rigid substrate by densifying the face of the rigid material opposing the substrate is discussed.
Dotts, R. L., Holt, J. W.
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Design of internal support structures for an inflatable lunar habitat [PDF]
NASA has a long range goal of constructing a fully equipped, manned lunar outpost on the near side of the moon by the year 2015. The proposed outpost includes an inflatable lunar habitat to support crews during missions longer that 12 months.
Cameron, Elizabeth A. +2 more
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Grafen oksit/aramid ve grafen/aramid kompozitlerinin geliştirilmesi
, 2020 xi, 67 s. : res. (bzs. rnk.), tablo ; 29 cm.
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Analysis of LDEF micrometeoroid/debris data and damage to composite materials [PDF]
This report presented published LDEF micrometeoroid/debris impact data in a nomogram format useful for estimating the total number of hits that could be expected on a space structure as a function of time in orbit, angular location relative to ram, and ...
Manuelpillai, G., Tennyson, R. C.
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Design philosophy issues of fiber reinforced polymer reinforced concrete structures
, 2002 The conventional design philosophy for reinforced concrete (RC) relies heavily on the ductile properties of steel. These ductile properties are used as a "fuse" and conceal the large uncertainty in the determination of modes of failure caused ...
Guadagnini, M. +2 more
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Resource Recovery from High-Performance Textile Waste: Carbon Footprint Assessment, Graded Recycling, and Product Development Pathway for Used Firefighting Protective Clothing. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Zhang X +8 more
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