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Analysis of the motion of a barrel-tamped explosively propelled plate

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/12256830· OSTI ID:12256830

A method for predicting the terminal velocity and rotation rate of a barrel-tamped explosively propelled plate has been developed. The technique utilizes the Gurney method of calculating an explosive mass discount factor to give a very simple set of equations for predicting the performance of a barrel-tamped explosive charge. Calculations are compared with results from numerous experiments. Velocities are calculated within ±5% in all cases and rotation rates to within about 10% of measured values.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
12256830
Report Number(s):
SAND--78-1127
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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