Report documents development project aimed at improving design and load-carrying ability of complicated corner fitting for optical bench. New fitting made of graphite filaments in epoxy-resin matrix. Composite material selected as replacement for titanium because lighter and dimensions change little with temperature variations.


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    Title :

    Development of Graphite/Epoxy Corner Fittings


    Contributors:
    Faile, G. (author) / Hollis, R. (author) / Ledbetter, F. (author) / Maldonado, J. (author) / Sledd, J. (author) / Stuckey, J. (author) / Waggoner, G. (author) / Engler, E. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1986-09-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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