Accession Number:

AD0653285

Title:

THE DESIGN OF FLAT-SCORED HIGH-PRESSURE DIAPHRAGMS FOR USE IN SHOCK TUNNELS AND GAS GUNS

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1961-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

An empirical design curve for flat-scored metal diaphragms is presented, which predicts burst pressures up to 40,000 psi. Also discussed are methods of holding the diaphragms and materials used in their fabrication.

Subject Categories:

  • Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE