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Graphical analysis of barrel-tamped explosively accelerated flyer plates

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6922858· OSTI ID:6922858

Analytical equations for barrel-tamped explosively accelerated flyer plates are used to generate graphical solutions to flyer problems. Given the problem geometrical dimensions, explosive weight, detonation velocity, explosive exponent, barrel-tamping weight, and flyer weight, the graphical representation of the calculated data allows for a fast approximation of the final or maximum flyer plate velocity. Graphically obtained flyer velocities are compared to experimentally published data. The graphical solution for flyer velocity is particularly useful when a computer is not available. The graphical representation of the various barrel-tamped flyer parameters results in a parametric study which illustrates the effect on final flyer velocity in varying parameters. The graphical analysis scheme can be used with any explosive, tamper and flyer materials. 15 refs., 12 figs., 4 tabs.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/DP
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6922858
Report Number(s):
SAND-90-0388; ON: DE90010299
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English