Dynamics of a Projectile in a Concentric Flexible Tube
Abstract
Each of the four main sections in this report deals with the motion, the forces, and the moments experiences by a gun tube with a straight axis and an offset breech, and with certain simple types of support. Section I presents a development of the kinematics of a projectile in a concentric moving flexible tube. Section 2 treats the forces and moments that act on a projectile in terms of kinematic variables of the tube. Section 3 treats the motion of a tapered cantilever tube that is actuated by the projectile and by prescribed motion at the breech. In Section 4, the problem of a rigid curve tube that is hinged at the breech so that it can swing sideways is treated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA125481
Entities
People
- Arthur P. Boresi
- Henry L. Langhaar