Feasibility Study for Using Liquid Springs to Produce Mechanical Shock Pulses: Topical Report

摘要

Equations have been developed to predict the performance of liquid springs when used on shock machines to perform low amplitude, long duration shock pulses. Graphs prepared from the equations show the increase in equipment capability that is possible for six candidate machines equipped with liquid spring devices. Programs have been written for a programmable calculator to provide an efficient means of determining the design details for liquid springs with which specified tests can be performed on selected machines. Two 20,000 psi pressure cylinders have been purchased as the basic element for fabricating two liquid spring devices which will be used to study liquid spring performance and to verify design theory. (ERA citation 12:033386)