Dynamic Properties of S-200-E Beryllium
Abstract
Results of an experimental study of the dynamic properties of S-200- E beryllium are presented. Areas studied included uniaxial stress behavior, elastic constants, equation of state, elastic precursor decay, and shock wave profiles. The material showed a yield 'plateau' and then significant strain hardening, and exhibited strain rate sensitivity. Longitudinal and shear wave velocities at 20C were 12.84 and 8.86 mm/microsec. The shock wave equation of state up to 30 kb was determined to be linear: sigma sub H = 0.7 + 152.7 u sub p. Compressive wave tests showed a ramped, non-steady-state elastic precursor, and shock wave profiles showing both release behavior and attenuation were obtained. Scanning microfractographs were taken of spall fracture surfaces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0742522
Entities
People
- Douglas R. Christman
- Frederick J. Feistmann
Organizations
- General Motors