FLASH RADIOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENT OF THE SHOCK COMPRESSIBILITY OF MAGNESIUM ALLOY, LUCITE, AND POLYETHYLENE

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Abstract:

Compressibilities of magnesium alloy, Lucite, and polyethylene were measured during explosively induced shock, using a flash X-ray technique. Measurements on magnesium alloy confirm earlier results from a similar experiment using small explosive charges, but show a distinctly lower compressibility than reported by other authors using free surface measurements. To a lesser extent the Lucite data show the same discrepancy. Polyethylene turns out to be less compressible than Lucite under intense shock loads.

Author(s):
Schall, R. ; Thomer, G.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE SPECIAL WEAPONS CENTER KIRTLAND AFB NM
Descriptive Note:
Technical documentary rept.
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFSWC-TDR-62-134
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF-EOAR-61-52
Task Number(s):
577601
Project Number(s):
5776
Monitor Series:
TDR-62-134, AFSWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*IMPACT SHOCK, *PLASTICS, *BALLISTICS, *CASTINGS, *FLASH RADIOGRAPHY, *MAGNESIUM ALLOYS, STRESSES, DENSITY, SHOCK WAVES, BLAST, ABSORPTION, FRANCE, TEST METHODS, X RAYS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Mechanics
Keyword(s):
FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
1962 Oct 01