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The Effects Of The Stratosphere On Materials, Ashley C. Greene, Theresa M. Palandro Nov 2016

The Effects Of The Stratosphere On Materials, Ashley C. Greene, Theresa M. Palandro

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Making AND Breaking: How reliable are some water pipes?

Ashley C. Greene.

Three different types of pipes were tested to see at what point in time they would break. The pipes, PVC pipe, PEX pipe, and CPVC pipe, were filled with water and attached to a helium filled weather balloon. The ends of the pipes were sealed to trap the water inside. The pipes were secured onto a payload in a Styrofoam box surrounded by cheese cloth. This frame secured the pipes and ensured that they stayed in one place and could not move around the container. The …