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Accession Number:
AD0276911
Title:
THE EXPLOSIVE RELEASE OF GAS GUN DIAPHRAGMS
Corporate Author:
NAVAL ORDNANCE LAB WHITE OAK MD
Report Date:
1962-03-01
Abstract:
An experimental investigation was conducted to determine the feasibility of using explosive materials to open the diaphragm used for the release of the chamber pressure in a 4-in. gas model launcher. A method was developed, using linear-shaped mild detonating fuse for controlled rupture of the stainless steel diaphragm. The diaphragm is ruptured at a predetermined delay time after the gas propellant has reached a given pressure. The tests show that diaphragms can be ruptured at chamber pressures up to 10,500 psi under the ultimate rupture pressure for the diaphragm.
Descriptive Note:
Ballistics Research rept. no. 58
Pages:
0034
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
File Size:
1.52MB
