scholarly journals A Research Procedure for Examining the Dynamic Properties of Multi-Wire Springs used in NR-30 Guns

Author(s):  
Patryk MODRZEJEWSKI ◽  
Zdzisław IDZIASZEK

The article presents a concept of the procedure for researching the dynamic properties of the multi-wire springs used in NR-30 guns. The aim of the research was to check the possibilities of determining the limit values of the flexibility of the multi-wire springs for the NR-30 gun, as well as to verify the obtained research results using those from range and static tests (after long compression). While verifying the method (selected measurements of 4 springs with varying degrees of wear), static and dynamic compression tests were performed on a spring mounted on a gun on specially prepared testing stations. The description of the data measurement and acquisition method applied should be considered an important element of the description of a testing station. Based on the obtained research results, it has been inferred that, during the striker’s backward movement, wave phenomena likely transpire in the spring. Force value fluctuations taking place during the spring’s movement are visible in the obtained diagrams. The dynamic and static test results (on springs with varying degrees of wear) allowed the authors to evaluate the impact of a multi-wire spring’s wear on the value of its force of interaction with the automation elements of an NR-30. Based on the data obtained, the assumptions for the method of evaluating multi-wire springs’ durability and using it to evaluate the suitability of a given spring type for use according to its technical state, have been elaborated. The final determination of the limit values of the springs’ parameters requires further research using a station with an ammunition belt encumbrance emulator, as well as emulation of the overloads of the kinematic arrangement of the gun while airborne.

2016 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 1650025 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Luo ◽  
P. Xue ◽  
L. Li ◽  
G. Lu

In this study, two kinds of dynamic compression tests were conducted using direct-impact Hopkinson pressure bar (DHPB) facilities, i.e., the bullet with foam specimen was shot on the transmission bar, or the foam specimen was mounted at the end surface of the transmission bar and was hit by a bullet directly. Stress enhancement and localized deformation, as two mainly dynamic properties of metal foam, were observed in the experiments. Then, dynamic locking strain is proposed in order to better describe the feature of foam’s localized deformation field during the impact process. A rigid- perfectly-plastic-dynamic-locking strain model (R-P-P-D-L model) is developed to study the dynamic properties of the foams. The parameters included in this model are determined by 3D numerical Voronoi model and experiments. Comparing the predictions from R-P-P-D-L model with numerical results and experimental results, it is found that the R-P-P-D-L model can capture the main deformation mechanisms of the foam in dynamic compression, and provide a more precise prediction than R-P-P-L model. Furthermore, the stress enhancement of foam with the relative density and the impact velocity are discussed using the R-P-P-D-L model.


Author(s):  
Shuguang Yao ◽  
Zhixiang Li ◽  
Wen Ma ◽  
Ping Xu ◽  
Quanwei Che

Coupler rubber buffers are widely used in high-speed trains, to dissipate the impact energy between vehicles. The rubber buffer consists of two groups of rubbers, which are pre-compressed and then installed into the frame body. This paper specifically focuses on the energy absorption characteristics of the rubber buffers. Firstly, quasi-static compression tests were carried out for one and three pairs of rubber sheets, and the relationship between the energy absorption responses, i.e. Eabn  =  n ×  Eab1, Edissn =  n ×  Ediss1, and Ean =  Ea1, was obtained. Next, a series of quasi-static tests were performed for one pair of rubber sheet to investigate the energy absorption performance with different compression ratios of the rubber buffers. Then, impact tests with five impact velocities were conducted, and the coupler knuckle was destroyed when the impact velocity was 10.807 km/h. The results of the impact tests showed that with the increase of the impact velocity, the Eab, Ediss, and Ea of the rear buffer increased significantly, but the three responses of the front buffer did not increase much. Finally, the results of the impact tests and quasi-static tests were contrastively analyzed, which showed that with the increase of the stroke, the values of Eab, Ediss, and Ea increased. However, the increasing rates of the impact tests were higher than that of the quasi-static tests. The maximum value of Ea was 68.76% in the impact tests, which was relatively a high value for the vehicle coupler buffer. The energy capacity of the rear buffer for dynamic loading was determined as 22.98 kJ.


Author(s):  
Michelle Mu¨hlanger ◽  
Patricia Llana ◽  
David Tyrell

To support the development of a proposed rule [1], a full-scale dynamic test and two full-scale quasi-static tests have been performed on the posts of a state-of-the-art (SOA) end frame. These tests were designed to evaluate the dynamic and quasi-static methods for demonstrating energy absorption of the collision and corner posts. The tests focused on the collision and corner posts individually because of their critical positions in protecting the operator and passengers in a collision where only the superstructure, not the underframe, is loaded. There are many examples of collisions where only the superstructure is loaded. For the dynamic test, a 14,000-lb cart impacted a standing cab car at a speed of 18.7 mph. The cart had a rigid striking surface in the shape of a coil mounted on the leading end that concentrated the impact load on the collision post. During the dynamic test the collision post deformed approximately 7.5 inches, and absorbed approximately 137,000 ft-lbs of energy. The SOA collision post was successful in preserving space for the operators and the passengers. For the quasi-static test of the collision post, the collision post was loaded in the same location and with the same fixture as the dynamic test. The post absorbed approximately 110,000 ft-lb of energy in 10 inches of permanent, longitudinal deformation. For the quasi-static test of the corner post, the post was loaded at the same height as the collision post, with the same fixture. The corner post absorbed 136,000 ft-lb of energy in 10 inches of permanent, longitudinal deformation. The series of tests was designed to compare the dynamic and quasi-static methods for measuring collision energy absorption during structural deformation as a measure of crashworthiness. When properly implemented, either a dynamic or quasi-static test can demonstrate the crashworthiness of an end frame.


2016 ◽  
Vol 715 ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Hidetoshi Kobayashi ◽  
Keitaro Horikawa ◽  
Kenichi Tanigaki ◽  
Kinya Ogawa

In order to clarify the relationship between the mechanical properties of synthetic quartz and the electromagnetic phenomena during its fracture, a series of uniaxial compression tests were carried out at quasi-static and dynamic rates. Not only the stress-strain curves but also the output of ferrite-core antenna located close to the specimens were measured in a shield box made of permalloy plates. Since the synthetic quartz has three characteristic axes, i.e. optical axis, electric axis and machine axis, the effect of loading direction on the mechanical properties and electromagnetic phenomena of quarts was also examined. The dynamic compressive strength was greater than those in static tests and there is strain-rate dependence in their strength of synthetic quartz. It was also found that there are not any remarkable differences due to the loading direction with respect to the intensity of electromagnetic waves measured in the dynamic compression tests, i.e. the electromagnetic phenomenon does not depend on the loading direction.


ScienceRise ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 3-13
Author(s):  
Serhii Shevchenko

The object of research: the influence of the design features of special gap seals on the dynamic characteristics of centrifugal machines. Investigated problem: harmonization of the consumption and dynamic characteristics of the seals of the rotors of high-speed machines by applying special design methods. Main scientific results: The mechanism and operating conditions of seals with floating rings are described. It is determined that the most effective from the point of view of dynamic characteristics is the variant of the semi-movable ring. Expressions for determining the conditions of angular and radial immobility of a floating ring are obtained. The design options for deformable gap seals, including deformable floating rings, deformable interwheel seals and seals with an axially movable deformable sleeve, have been investigated. The scope of their application for unique machines with high requirements for tightness and vibration reliability has been determined. Variants of the design of labyrinth seals have been investigated. The analysis shows that the dynamic properties of labyrinth seals significantly depend on the relative position of the ridges. Overlapping ridged seals have the worst dynamic performance of the labyrinth seal designs. The honeycomb seal has more favorable dynamic properties, and the well seal has the best combination of consumption and dynamic characteristics. The dynamic characteristics are especially important for the seals of high-speed rotors of centrifugal machines. The area of practical use of the research results: Enterprises that manufacture centrifugal machines: pumps and compressors. Innovative technological product: a methodology for the selection, design and calculation of special designs of gap seals with optimization of dynamic and flow characteristics. Scope of application of the innovative technological product: The obtained research results will be useful in the design and manufacture of centrifugal pumps and compressors for any parameters.


Author(s):  
Timothy G. Zhang ◽  
Chris Meredith ◽  
Allison Muller ◽  
Paul Moy ◽  
Sikhanda S. Satapathy

In this study, quasi-static compression and dynamic impact experiments were conducted on helmet pads. Various layers of the foam pad: comfort, stiff and bilayer were tested to characterize their material response. In the compression tests, a piston compressed foam samples at constant velocity. The samples were tested under confined and unconfined conditions. In the dynamic impact experiments, the foam samples were impacted by a rigid projectile. Both the time histories of the force applied to the foam samples and the sample displacement were recorded to calculate the engineering strain and stress in the foam samples. The material stiffness in the impact tests was found to be several times that of the quasi-static tests.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Fengqiang Gong ◽  
Hangyu Jia ◽  
Zongxian Zhang ◽  
Jian Hu ◽  
Song Luo

To investigate energy dissipation and particle size distribution of rock under dynamic loads, a series of dynamic compression tests of granite specimens were conducted using a conventional split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) device with a high-speed camera. The experimental results show that the dissipated energy increases linearly with an increasing incident energy, following two different inclined paths connected by a critical incident energy, and the linear energy dissipation law in the dynamic compression test has been confirmed. This critical incident energy was found to be 0.29–0.33 MJ/m3. As the incident energy was smaller than the critical incident energy, the rock specimens remained unruptured after the impact. When the incident energy was greater than the critical incident energy, the rock specimens were ruptured or fragmented after the impact. In addition, the experimental results indicate that the dissipated energy and energy consumption ratio of a rock specimen, either unruptured or fragmented, increase with an increasing strain rate. Furthermore, it was found that fragment sizes at each mesh decrease with an increasing incident energy; that is, fragmentation becomes finer as incident energy increases.


2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 104-128
Author(s):  
Phan Thi Tuyet Van

The article aims to investigate the impact of the reflective writing paper on non- English major learners’ learning autonomy in a Vietnamese context. The data was collected by means of questionnaire, competence tests and interviews. The participants did two reflective writing papers as an intervention during the research. The research results show the possibilities for teachers to modify their teaching methods through analysis of feedback from the subjects. The findings showed that most participants appreciated the role of the reflective writing paper and they were aware of the significance of learning autonomy in their study process. Journal of NELTA, Vol. 17 No. 1-2, December 2012, Page 104-128 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v17i1-2.8102


2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Man ◽  
Izabella Pisarek ◽  
Michał Braczkowski ◽  
Barbara Pytel ◽  
Ryszard Olchawa

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Andrea Petrella ◽  
Michele Notarnicola

Lightweight cement mortars containing end-of-life tire rubber (TR) as aggregate were prepared and characterized by rheological, thermal, mechanical, microstructural, and wetting tests. The mixtures were obtained after total replacement of the conventional sand aggregate with untreated TR with different grain sizes (0–2 mm and 2–4 mm) and distributions (25%, 32%, and 40% by weight). The mortars showed lower thermal conductivities (≈90%) with respect to the sand reference due to the differences in the conductivities of the two phases associated with the low density of the aggregates and, to a minor extent, to the lack of adhesion of tire to the cement paste (evidenced by microstructural detection). In this respect, a decrease of the thermal conductivities was observed with the increase of the TR weight percentage together with a decrease of fluidity of the fresh mixture and a decrease of the mechanical strengths. The addition of expanded perlite (P, 0–1 mm grain size) to the mixture allowed us to obtain mortars with an improvement of the mechanical strengths and negligible modification of the thermal properties. Moreover, in this case, a decrease of the thermal conductivities was observed with the increase of the P/TR dosage together with a decrease of fluidity and of the mechanical strengths. TR mortars showed discrete cracks after failure without separation of the two parts of the specimens, and similar results were observed in the case of the perlite/TR samples thanks to the rubber particles bridging the crack faces. The super-elastic properties of the specimens were also observed in the impact compression tests in which the best performances of the tire and P/TR composites were evidenced by a deep groove before complete failure. Moreover, these mortars showed very low water penetration through the surface and also through the bulk of the samples thanks to the hydrophobic nature of the end-of-life aggregate, which makes these environmentally sustainable materials suitable for indoor and outdoor elements.


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