Abstract

AbstractNeoprene formulations and mechanical designs have been developed to meet special operational requirements for the Poseidon Missile Launch System liner. The liner supports the missile in an aligned position, provides shock mitigation, reacts properly with the missile during launch, and damps vibrations. Operational requirements include static and dynamic compressive stiffness, damping, and water drainability. A mechanical design was evolved that utilized notched, prebuckled struts as supporting members. Compression–deflection characteristics were modified by simultaneous changes in geometrical design and polymer formulation. A study of the effects of variations in polymer compounding and mechanical design on the compressive stiffness, rate sensitivity of the compression–deflection characteristics, and vibrational damping is described. Mold release agents and their role in successful production are discussed.

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