SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1969
STP49835S

Structural Evaluation of Long Boron Composite Columns

Boron filament-epoxy composite tubes were evaluated for use as long column members in a spacecraft. Struts, 8 ft long and 3.2 in. in diameter, were designed, fabricated, and tested. After evaluation of test results, three-ply and four-ply laminates were selected to satisfy design load requirements of 5000 and 7000 lb., respectively. These designs were 33 and 45 percent lighter than 6061-T6 aluminum tubes with the same column design load. Effects of eccentricities were considered for column design as well as theoretical Euler buckling and local crippling failure loads.

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Goodman, J., W.
Applied Materials, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Gliksman, J., A.
Structural Analysis, Redondo Beach, Calif.
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Developed by Committee: D30
Pages: 460–469
DOI: 10.1520/STP49835S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-8904-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0017-6