Shock Wave Compression of an Alumina-Filled Epoxy

Abstract

The shock wave equation of state for an alumina-filled epoxy, Castall 300, has been determined in the stress range from 0.4 to 3.7 GPa via gas gun experiments. Stress - particle velocity data was obtained by impacting Castall disks directly onto quartz gauges. Shock transit-time experiments were performed by impacting epoxy specimens surrounded by tilt pins and backed with quartz gauges. The results are compared with the shock response of an unfilled epoxy resin and an alumina-filled epoxy of different density.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA035090

Entities

People

  • W. H. Holt
  • W. Mock Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Amplitude
  • Calibration
  • California
  • Composite Materials
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Equations
  • Gas Guns
  • Guns
  • High Voltage
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Projectiles
  • Shock Waves
  • Wave Equations
  • Waves

Readers

  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.