Numerical Simulations of Dynamic Behavior of Polyurea Toughened Steel Plates under Impact Loading
Abstract
The objective of the work discussed herein is to develop a nonlinear 3D finite element model to simulate dynamic behavior of polyurea toughened steel plates under impact loading. Experimental and numerical work related to model development are presented. Material properties are incorporated into numerical models to account for strain-rate effects on the dynamic behavior of polyurea and steel. One bare steel plate and four polyurea toughened steel plates were tested under impact loading using a pendulum impact device. Displacement time-history data from experimental work was used to validate the numerical models. Details on material model construction, finite element model development, and model validation are presented and discussed. Results indicate that the developed numerical models can reasonably predict dynamic response of polyurea toughened steel plates under impact loading.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Dec 29, 2014
- Source ID
- 10.1155/2014/416049
Entities
People
- Chien-chung Chen
- Daniel G. Linzell
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Purdue University Northwest
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln