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Pierce, Martin J.

Publications and source records attributed to Pierce, Martin J..

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NASA NTRS1992

Axial-Loading Circumferential Dovetail Turbine-Blade Mount

In new configuration, retaining ring holds base of blades in circumferential dovetail slot. Blades inserted axially via loading slots into circumferential dovetail slot. Ring placed over loading slots and fastened with split ring held by arm of disk. Blades less likely to be shaken loose during operation.

Pierce, Martin J.↗

NASA NTRS1992

Stiffer Circumferential Dovetail Mount For Turbine Blades

Multihook circumferential dovetail configuration for mounting blades around circumference of rotor disk in turbomachine reduces bending stresses in disk. Provides substantial section of post where most needed to resist maximum bending moment near lower hook.

Ward, Steven D.↗