Affiliation:
1. School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering East China University of Science and Technology No.130 Meilong Road Shanghai 200237 P. R. China
Abstract
AbstractAn improved viscoelastic spring lattice model is used to analyze the mechanical properties of polymer composites containing different microstructures, as exemplified by hydroxyl‐terminated polybutadiene‐based solid propellants. A drop‐on‐demand structural model is programmed using the C language to simulate the real solid propellant microstructure. The results show that increasing the particle content has a positive effect on the tensile strength of the propellant, but is detrimental to the ductility. The increase in particle size decreases the maximum tensile strength of the material, reflecting the importance of the dewetting process in the microstructure analysis. Finally, the model accurately predicts that initial defects have a destructive effect on the mechanical properties of the material.
Funder
Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
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