Critical Velocity of Electromagnetic Rail Gun in Response to Projectile Movement
Abstract
A model is developed to investigate file dynamic response of an electromagnetic rail gun induced by a moving magnetic pressure during launch of projectiles. As the projectile velocity approaches a critical value, resonance can occur and cause high-amplitude stress and strain in the rail at the instant and location of the projectile's passage. In this study, governing equations of a railgun under dynamic-loading conditions are derived that illustrate a lower-bound critical velocity in terms of material properties, geometry, and barrel cross section. A study is then performed to show the effect of these parameters on the critical velocity of the barrel. Accordingly, the model that accounts for projectile velocity and gun construction can be used to guide barrel design.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA406305
Entities
People
- Jerome T. Tzeng
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory