Two-dimensional finite element model for simulation of the interior ballistics of guns

Authors:

  • Unosson Mattias
  • Olovsson Lars
  • Andreasson Sten

Publish date: 2005-01-01

Report number: FOI-R--1690--SE

Pages: 28

Written in: English

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Abstract

A model for simulation of the interior ballistics of guns is proposed and implemented into an two-dimensional explicit finite element code. The model is applied to a 40 mm calibre gun with satisfactory results.