Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Carden, J. R..
The overall spectrum of the space technology spin-off development project: development of Flat Conductor Cable (FCC) for commercial and residential wiring, is presented. A discussion of the background, program milestones, industry participants, system outgrowth, hardware availability, cost estimates, and overall status of the program is presented for the 1970-to-present time period.
Report presents drawbacks and advantages of FCC for home wiring. Two types of surface-wiring schemes are considered: snap-on baseboard and extendable baseboard. Both types lower installation cost and time.
Guide describes step-by-step process for installation of interior surface-mounted FCC used in commerical and residential buildings. Photographs illustrate how cable-riser and baseboard covers are installed as well as receptacle assembly and receptacle-cover replacement.
The installation procedures for surface-mounted flat conductor cable used in commercial and residential wiring are described.
The concepts are discussed which are being considered and developed for surface-mounted wiring using flat conductor cable. Safety aspects, problems being encountered, and advantages are also discussed.
Report describes capabilities and limitations of flat-conductor cable /FCC/ relative to flexure in bending, folding, rotating, and extending, it also compares FCC mechanical and endurance characteristics with round-wire cable, and compares qualities of various types of insulation for FCC. Several configurations exemplify FCC flexibility.
Bending and torque characteristics of flat conductor cable for limited rotary or linear motion