Most finite element models of small arms focus on an idealized barrel,typically one with a perfectly straight bore centerline.Using five different experimentally measured bore centerlines,this investigation analyzes t...Most finite element models of small arms focus on an idealized barrel,typically one with a perfectly straight bore centerline.Using five different experimentally measured bore centerlines,this investigation analyzes the effect centerline nonlinearity has on projectile exit conditions.This includes the effect of rotating a centerline through several orientations.Modeled using Abaqus/Explicit,this dynamic analysis simulates a single firing cycle for each centerline.Projectile jump is calculated for each model as a measure of the effects of warped centerlines.The warped centerlines have a small effect on barrel dynamics.展开更多
1.Background of The Small Arms Survey The proliferation of small arms and light weapons represents a grave threat to human security. The unchecked spread of these weapons has exacerbated inter-and intra-state conflict...1.Background of The Small Arms Survey The proliferation of small arms and light weapons represents a grave threat to human security. The unchecked spread of these weapons has exacerbated inter-and intra-state conflicts,contributed to展开更多
文摘Most finite element models of small arms focus on an idealized barrel,typically one with a perfectly straight bore centerline.Using five different experimentally measured bore centerlines,this investigation analyzes the effect centerline nonlinearity has on projectile exit conditions.This includes the effect of rotating a centerline through several orientations.Modeled using Abaqus/Explicit,this dynamic analysis simulates a single firing cycle for each centerline.Projectile jump is calculated for each model as a measure of the effects of warped centerlines.The warped centerlines have a small effect on barrel dynamics.
文摘1.Background of The Small Arms Survey The proliferation of small arms and light weapons represents a grave threat to human security. The unchecked spread of these weapons has exacerbated inter-and intra-state conflicts,contributed to