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Photoelasticity methods to determine stresses in propellant-grain models

Pressure, shrinkage and transient thermal loadings are considered by the authors

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Two- and three-dimensional photoelasticity methods to stress and strain analyze propellant-grain models are reviewed. Pressure, restrained shrinkage and transient thermal loadings are considered. The advantages and limitations of two-dimensional simulations of the three-dimensional problems are studied in detail.

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  1. Mechanics Division, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

    A. J. Durelli (Professor) & V. J. Parks (Research Associate)

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Durelli, A.J., Parks, V.J. Photoelasticity methods to determine stresses in propellant-grain models. Experimental Mechanics 5, 33–45 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02322907

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