Armored Vehicle Launch Bridge(AVLB)

• Goal of Project:– Manufacture

composite panels for an AVLB

Armored Vehicle Launch Bridge(AVLB)

What is an AVLB?

• Armored Vehicle Launch Bridge• A folding bridge that is attached to a 2-man

armored carrier.

AVLB Uses

• Launches a bridge that troops, tanks, and army vehicles can use to pass over a small river or creek.

• Facilitates transport of troops, tanks, and materials to a location in a time of battle.

Where is the AVLB Used?

• The AVLB is used mostly in Europe, as many small lakes and rivers interfere with army transports and/or battle plans.

• Can be used in any location where a small river needs to be crossed.

How the AVLB Works

Manufacturing Aspects / Approach

• Materials:– List, BOM

• Techniques– specify necessary steps

– Flow diagram

– specify additional tooling and/material

Possible Problems & other consideration

• The depression of the panel skin.

• Equal pressure during consolidation

• Mandrel extraction • Cost and process

constraints

Important

• Process for Manufacturing

• Identify all equipment used in manufacturing steps– Purpose of use

– Equipment Specs.

• Mill