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Dynamic and quasi-static measurements of C-4 and primasheet P1000 explosives

  • Geoffrey Wayne Brown
  • , Darla Graff Thompson
  • , Racci DeLuca
  • , Philip John Rae
  • , Carl Mcelhinney Cady
  • , Steven N. Todd

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Abstract

We have measured dynamic and quasi-static mechanical properties of C-4 and Primasheet P1000 explosive materials to provide input data for modeling efforts. Primasheet P1000 is a pentaerythritol tetranitrate-based rubberized explosive. C-4 is a RDX-based moldable explosive. Dynamic measurements included acoustic and split-Hopkinson pressure bar tests. Quasi-static testing was done in compression on a load frame and on a dynamic mechanical analyzer. Split-Hopkinson and quasi-static tests were done at five temperatures from -50 °C to 50 °C. Acoustic velocities were measured at, above, and below room temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExperimental and Applied Mechanics - Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
PublisherUnknown Publisher
Pages329-336
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781441994974
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2011
Event2010 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics -
Duration: Dec 1 2011 → …

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
Volume6
ISSN (Print)2191-5644
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5652

Conference

Conference2010 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
Period12/1/11 → …

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