The Forces of Constraint on a Projectile in a Rifled Gun Bore. Part 1
Abstract
The general equations of the six-degree of freedom problem of the lateral (constraint) forces on a projectile traveling in a gun bore are indicated. In general, the bore is not straight, the projectile is imbalanced, and the principal axis of inertia of the projectile is not aligned with the spin axis. Complete equations are derived for two special cases where the rifling is of constant pitch: the first case being that of an imbalanced and misaligned projectile traveling in a perfectly straight bore, and the second case being that of a perfectly balanced and aligned projectile traveling in a crooked bore. Keywords: Spiral wear, Muzzle wear, Secondary wear, Projectile dynamics, Gun dynamics, Balloting, Rifled gun tubes, Tube curvature, Lateral forces on projectiles, Constraint forces on projectiles, Projectile balance, Projectile alignment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA191742
Entities
People
- David F. Finlayson
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center