This presentation focuses on the tank history, test objectives, failure description, investigation and conclusions. The test objectives include verify structural integrity at 105% expected flight load limit varying the following parameters: cryogenic temperature; internal pressure; and mechanical loading. The Failure description includes structural component of the aft body, quad-lobe design, and sandwich - honeycomb graphite epoxy construction.
X-33 LH2 Tank Failure Investigation Findings
Aerospace Materials, Processes and Environmental Technology ; 2000 ; Huntsville, AL, United States
2000-01-01
Preprint
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Englisch
X-33 LH2 Tank Failure Investigation Findings
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