Pyrotechnic Literature Series - Shimizu - Part 4

Selected Pyrotechnic Publications of Dr. Takeo Shimizu,



Part 4. The Design Criteria for Chrysanthemum Shellss

This volume contains is a translation of Dr. Takeo Shimizu's 1955 PhD thesis concerning the many aspects of designing chrysanthemum shells. The thesis was translated from Japanese to English by Dr. Shimizu. The book has been formatted as a 2-column, 8½×11" format. [ISBN 1-889526-14-2]

A review of this book appeared in Fireworks Business, December, 2003.

1. Preface.
2. Basic chrysanthemum construction.
3. Design problems.
4. Pre-calculations and preparation for experiments.
5. Burst charge experiments.
6. Star velocity formulas.
7. Ballistic tables for moving stars.
8. Comparison of calculated and experimental ballistics.

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