NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) is searching for all data from papers or other sources containing stress rupture and creep data from strand, fiber, and vessel carbon composite testing.
Private and manufacturers' research on carbon stress rupture and creep of strands/fibers and vessels is needed so NASA can compile all related information into a complete knowledge base.
This knowledge will further current technology and aid in development of future carbon composite and carbonwrapped vessel programs for NASA and commercial industry. NASA's Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) is an example of a program that would benefit from this collection of data.
Data is especially needed to ensure the longevity of vessels currently in use. Data may be part of classified or unclassified projects, or part of the manufacturing process. If needed, data can be held as proprietary information.
If you have data available, contact Catherine Klippel at 575-525-7605, catherine.e.klippel@nasa.gov; or Mark Stevens, 575-524-5659, mark.e.stevens@nasa.gov.
