Multi-Functional Sandwich Composites for Spacecraft Applications - An Initial Assessment (Paperback)

Current spacecraft implement relatively uncoupled material and structural systems to address a variety of design requirements, including structural integrity, damage tolerance, radiation protection, debris shielding and thermal insulation. This investigation provided an initial assessment of multi-functional sandwich composites to integrate these diverse requirements. The need for radiation shielding was addressed through the selection of polymeric constituents with high hydrogen content. To provide increased damage tolerance and debris shielding, manufacturing techniques were developed to incorporate transverse stitching reinforcement, internal layers, and a self-healing ionomer membrane. To assess the effects of a space environment, thermal expansion behavior of the candidate foam materials was investigated under a vacuum and increasing temperature. Finally, a thermal expansion model was developed for foam under vacuum conditions and its predictive capability assessed.

General

Imprint:	Bibliogov
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2013
First published:	July 2013
Authors:	Daniel O. Adams
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	188
ISBN-13:	978-1-289-23741-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	1-289-23741-7
Barcode:	9781289237417

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