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.