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Energy-absorbing characteristics of California Redwood subjected to high strain

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7188041

Tests have been performed to collect data on the crush force vs deflection characteristics of California Redwood subjected to 60-percent strain. These data have been used to design accident-resistant containers for use in cargo aircraft. This report describes the tests and the results obtained.

Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AT(29-1)-789
OSTI ID:
7188041
Report Number(s):
SAND-76-0087
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English