Solid rocket fuel can experience leaks or structural degradation
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SUPPORTED
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Solid rocket propellants and motors can suffer from mechanical degradation, internal defects, cracking, and structural damage during manufacturing and service.
Evidence for · 4
Dynamic Mechanical Response and Damage Mechanism of HTPB Propellant under Impact Loading.
2020 · cited by 9
Paper 3 demonstrates that HTPB solid propellants undergo mechanical damage mechanisms such as debonding, matrix tearing, and particle cracking under loading.
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More for · 3
Research progress on crack propagation behavior of solid propellant
2023 · cited by 3
Paper 7 reviews how crack propagation and mechanical degradation in solid propellants can lead to serious operational failures.
Numerical Simulation of Failure Modes of Solid Propellants with Internal Cavities Under Various Loading Conditions.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 9 investigates internal cavity defects and failure modes in solid propellants that compromise structural integrity and cause damage.
Embedded Wireless Flexible Sensor for Monitoring Interface Stress of Solid Rocket Motor.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 10 discusses how cracks and interfacial delamination can occur in solid rocket motors due to complex service stresses.