This document discusses the topic of internal ballistics, which is the science of what occurs inside a firearm when it is discharged. It begins with a brief history of ballistics and defines internal ballistics. Some key phenomena of internal ballistics discussed include ignition, combustion of propellants, barrel length, atmospheric conditions, the shape of cartridge cases, and heat problems during combustion. Lock time and barrel time are also defined. The document provides details on each of these topics as they relate to internal ballistics and ballistic performance.
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Internal ballistic
1. Dr.HARISINGHGOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA
SUBMITTEDBY :-
JAYSHREE UPADHYAY
REG.NO.Y19242510
SUDHANSHU MISHRA
REG.NO.Y19242527
MSc-l Sem
SUBMITTEDTO:-
Dr. Navjot Kaur Kanwal
Assistant Professor
TOPIC :- internal ballistics
( DEPARTMENTOFCRIMINOLOGYANDFORENSICSCIENCE)
2. BALLISTICS
The science dealing
with the motion and
impact of
projectiles, such as
bullets, rockets,
bombs.
3. BALLISTICS
The science of projectile and firearm
Ballistics is the field of mechanics that concerns
with the launching, flight behavior and impact effects
of projectiles, especially ranged weapon munitions
such as bullets, unguided bombs, rockets or the like;
the science or art of designing and accelerating
projectiles so as to achieve a desired performance.
4. History of Ballistics
Ballistics began with the invention of the first
muzzle loading cannons in the 1200s A.D.
The first handheld guns were muzzle loading
rifles and were developed in the 1400s
The first guns were smoothbores
5. What is Internal Ballistics?
Internal Ballistics is the science of what goes on
inside the gun
It includes:
Lock time, the time from sear release until the
primer is struck
Ignition time, the time from when the primer is
struck until the projectile starts to move
Barrel time, the time from when the projectile
starts to move until it exits the barrel.
6. Beginning of Internal Ballistics
Since the invention of the first firearms, people
have been trying to maximize:
Accuracy
Range
Fire Rate
Damage
8. The study of the processes occurring
inside a firearm when a shot is fired
Study of various firearm mechanisms
barrel manufacturing techniques;
factors influencing internal gas pressure;
firearm recoil.
9. Phenomenon of internal ballistics
Ignition
Combustion of propellants and barrel length.
Atmospheric condition like temperature etc.
Shape of the cartridge case .
Heat problems and combustion of propellants.
Burning of propellants and geometry of gun
powder.
Pressure and its measurement .
10. Ignition
When the firing pin strikes the hammer, the
priming compound explodes with great velocity
causing jet of flames often extremely high
temperature to pass through the flash hole into
propellant chamber.
This jet of flame with a temperature of about
2000属 C ignites the propellant which burns at high
speed to form a large volume of high pressure
gas.
11. Lock time
Lock time is the time interval between release of
the sear and the impact of the striker on the
percussion cap.
Lock time refers to the time interval (often
measured in milliseconds) from when the trigger
of a firearm is activated until the firing pin strikes
the primer, and depends on the design of the
firing mechanism.
12. Barrel time
Barrel time is the time interval from the passing of
the trigger to the exit of the bullet from the muzzle
end.
13. Barrel Length
Measured from the face of the muzzle to the base of the seated bullet
Barrel length determines muzzle velocity
Velocity increases with barrel length up to a certain length dependent on bullet size
and propellant
Typical barrel lengths:
1 8-24 inches for rifles
2-8 inches for handguns
Velocity range velocity change per inch
0-2000 5-10
2000-2500 10-20
2500-3000 20-30
3000-3500 30-40
14. Atmospheric temperature
The ammunition is manufactured to give the
desired velocities and pressures at a particular
atmospheric temperature.
If the temperature differs only slightly at the place
of the use, the ballistic aspects are not seriously
affected.
If temperature variations are substantial (e.g., in
Ladakh or in Rajasthan desert), they affect the
ballistics aspects of the ammunition.
15. Atmospheric temperature
In hot places the pressures developed may be
excessive and the firearm may burst.
In cold places the ammunition may develop low
velocities. Indian Ordnance Factories
manufacture most of their ammunition with a
temperature tolerance of 52属Cto72属C.It has
been found that the variation in velocities
because of the temperature is about one meter
per second per degree centigrade.
16. Shape of the cartridge case
It has been observed that if there is an abrupt
junction of the neck and the case, the rounds develop
greater pressure (for the same quantity of powder).
The combustion is more uniform, It appears that
abrupt neck joint deflects the hot gases inward.
The hot gases quickly ignite the powder charge in
every nook and corner.
Thus correct initiation and complete combustion of
the powder charge takes place inside the cartridge.
It reduces excessive heating and wear and tear of
the barr
.
19. Heat problems and combustion of
propellants
During the combustion of propellants, the
temperature often reaches to 3000 degree.
The steel barrels of the firearm easily melt at
these temperatures, if gases at this temperature
remain in the barrel for any appreciable time.
But fortunately the time for which the hot gases
are in contact with the barrel is about 0.001
second.
20. Heat problems and combustion of
propellants
The repeating firearms (automatic or semi-
automatic) are eroded more quickly.
In these the barrels do not get sufficient time
between the shots to get cooled.
The erosion at high temperatures is greater.
23. REFERENCE
B.R. SHARMA Forensic science in criminal investigation
and trials-
Forensic medicine and toxicology- R. BARDALE
Forensic ballistics www.epg pathsala.com
Forensic science-
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