Rocket and missile container engineering guide

The degree of protection provided by a container is dependent upon its components and their performance when functioning collectively. The challenge to the designer lies in the selection of the type and amount of materials, which when assembled according to scientific principles, will perform both effectively and efficiently within the pertinent operating environment. The contents of this chapter are oriented toward the provision of essential definitions, instructions, and reference data useful in establishing the basic design requirements for the working mechanical components of a container.