Projectile Penetration Theory,

Abstract

The article discusses a method of obtaining a solution to a non-conservative mechanics problem. When the method is applied to projectile penetration it yields the drag on the projectile as a function of depth, velocitym material properties and the imposed displacement boundary conditions for the surface of half space penetrated. The process probably can be assumed to be adiabatic since the event occurs so quickly. The deceleration predicted can be compared with those measured in both field and laboratory tests. The boundary motions must be those that have been observed in the field and laboratory studies.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746140

Entities

People

  • Louis J. Thompson
  • William R. Bryant

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Deceleration
  • Displacement
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Mechanics
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Projectiles
  • Research Facilities

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • ballistics.

Technology Areas

  • Space