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On Dynamic Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis of Bullet and Barrel Interface. Kevin Russell, Ph.D. Small Caliber Weapon Systems Team. Agenda:. Objective Description of System Model and Modeling Process Example Problem Current and Future Work. Objective:.
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On Dynamic Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis of Bullet and Barrel Interface Kevin Russell, Ph.D. Small Caliber Weapon Systems Team
Agenda: Objective Description of System Model and Modeling Process Example Problem Current and Future Work
Objective: Build realistic virtual bullet/barrel models to: accurately calculate the dynamic performance of bullet and barrel calculate the effects of model variations on interior and exterior ballistics
Bullet and Barrel Description: Source: Military Small Arms, Allsop, Popelinsky, 1997
ANSYS/LS-DYNA Model M249 Model Includes: Elastic Barrel Properties Elastic and Plastic Bullet Properties Pressure-Time Curves in System Friction, Clearances and Interferences
Modeling Process Build Solid Models Mesh Solid Models Material Properties/Loads Simulate the Model Firing a Single Shot
Example Problem Given the following: Pro/E Models of Bullet and Barrel Components Material Props and P-T Curve Data build virtual models that match M856 dynamic characteristics
M249 Model Results Comparison (M856) max diff: 4.45% (muzzle)
M249 Model Results Comparison (M856) max diff: 4.05% (muzzle)
M249 Model Results Comparison (M856) max diff: 5.45% (muzzle)
M249 Model Results Comparison (M856) range diff: 1.71% max height diff: 4% launch angle 1
M249 Model Results Comparison (M856) max drift diff: 5.89% launch angle 1
M249 Model Results Comparison (M856) max vel. diff: 1.11% launch angle 1
M249 Model Results Comparison (M856) max spin diff: 6.91% launch angle 1
Current and Future Efforts Thermal Effects Worn Barrels Dispersion
Conclusions Build realistic virtual bullet/barrel models to: accurately calculate the dynamic performance of bullet and barrel calculate the effects of model variations on interior and exterior ballistics