Dynamic Deformation Properties of Energetic Composite Materials

Abstract

This report outlines the mechanical, optical and microscopic techniques available in the Physics and Chemistry of Solids (POS) Fracture and Shock Physics group, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, for studying the impact and high strain rate properties of materials. Results are presented for high strain rate stress-strain response of PBX, with effect of particle size and temperature. Results are presented on studies of ultrafines and conventional PETN and RDX.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA410839

Entities

People

  • C. R. Sivior
  • John E. Field
  • S. M. Walley
  • W. G. Proud

Organizations

  • University of Cambridge

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cameras
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Particle Size
  • Plastic Bonded Explosives
  • Stress Strain Relations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.