Title :
The use of KEVLAR for small diameter electromechanical marine cables
Author :
Holler, Roger A. ; Brett, John P. ; Bollard, Robert
Abstract :
The use of KEVLAR 29 as the strength member in electro-mechanical marine cables is being investigated by the Naval Air Development Center. Cables with diameters between 0.034 inch (0.086 cm) and 0,061 inch (0,155 cm) are addressed. The tensile characteristics of braided KEVLAR 29 cables are shown to require overdesign of cable strength to compensate for variations in tensile properties. Seawater return cables are modelled to predict the transmission line characteristics of KEVLAR and steel cables.
Keywords :
cables (mechanical); tensile strength; Kevlar 29; Naval Air Development Center; cable strength; electromechanical marine cables; size 0.086 cm to 0.155 cm; size 0.34 in to 0.061 in; steel cable; tensile characteristic; tensile property; Conducting materials; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Mechanical cables; Oceans; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Predictive models; Safety; Steel; Underwater cables;
Conference_Titel :
OCEAN 75 Conference
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1975.1154016
