Thermal Analysis of an M256 120-mm Cannon

Abstract

In this work, the development and verification of a thermal finite element model for the M256 120-mm cannon is reported. Surface and interior temperatures of the M256 at various times and locations are reported after being subjected to a simulated ballistic event. This report details the development of the models with emphasis on mesh refinement for improved fidelity. The results of the model agree with experimentally obtained M256 thermal data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA437279

Entities

People

  • Joseph T. South
  • Robert H. Carter

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Axisymmetric
  • Bulk Materials
  • Experimental Data
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Flux
  • Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transfer Coefficients
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Reliability
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Properties
  • Two Dimensional
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.