A Micromechanical Model for Debonding Process in Composite Solid Propellants

Abstract

The random distribution packing models of particles in the binder of solid propellant were generated based on the Molecular Dynamics method. The generated packing models were then analyzed by finite element method combined with the analytical method. A cohesive interface model was incorporated to capture the debonding process taking place along particles binder interface. The results show that the FEM analyses with cohesive interface can predict the complex heterogeneous stress and strain fields and the progress of debonding of particles from binder. Particles interaction significantly influences the interfacial damage evolution of propellant.