Allowables for Composite Material?

Question

I'm looking for the allowables, Ftu, Fsu, etc. for a composite material. The material is Prepreg, Epoxy, Para-Aramid, Fiber Reinforced, Type II, HMS16-1257. Also known as Kevlar. Its also known as CYCOM 950-1HT K285 TYPE II.

Answer 1

Hello Jeremy!

Have you looked in the Mil-Handbook-17 set of references?  They're available at Assist Quicksearch, and I think Volume 2 or 3 might have the allowables you seek.  Volume 1, on how the data is gathered, is a fine read as well.