38 calibur revolver solidworks simulation
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Solidworks Simulation Pressure induced stress in .38 calibur revolver
05/03/2016
Don Blanchet
3B Associates
USNNRL00127892-406
Model – Smith & Wesson 38 special model 10
Model courtesy of Chuck Witt Grabcad
Analysis
Cylinder chamber loaded to 22,000 psi
– 38 special cartridge 110 grain
Material : Titanium
Cylinder model
Meshed model
Adaptive fine mesh Fired chamber
Applied pressure load
Stress
Elastic Deformation
Factor of Safety Titanium S yield = 120,000 psi
Conclusion
For higher grain cartridges controlled proof load testing is required.