Nonlinear Analysis of In-Bore Projectiles,
Abstract
In contrast to the traditional designing and analyzing techniques (theories of elasticity), the plastic flow in the projectile has been taken into account. On the basis of Drucker's flow rule of plasticity, the Von Mises flow criterion, and the strain-hardening and compressibility properties of a material, a nonlinear elastoplastic method has been developed for analyzing a projectile subjected to actual complicated firing conditions. Geometric nonlinearity has been considered by using the finite element technique. An incremental loading procedure has been used to consider the actual firing environment of a gun. The complete loading history which includes propellant gas pressure, rotating band pressure, setback force, and spin rate of a projectile was defined as a function of time. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000025
Entities
People
- Shih C. Chu
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center