Nonmetallic tubular structure

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1991-04-08

1992-06-30

Carone, Michael J.

Firearms

Barrels

Materials or coatings

89 16, 428 344, 428 363, F41A 2102

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051251795

ABSTRACT:
A nonmetallic tubular structure and method of making the same comprising a tubular ceramic linear surrounded by a thermal insulating composite tube and an outer braided sleeve of a graphite fiber/epoxy composite tensioned to generate compressive stresses in the ceramic liner and maintained in compression by curing the sleeve while under tension.

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Final Report, "Lightweight Nonmetallic High Performance Gun Barrels", Joseph S. Boyce & Thomas G. Campbell, Air Force Technical Report AFE-0297-FM-8779-153, Oct. 1988; DTIC No. AD-B129-947.

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