A Discussion of Dynamic Crack Propagation in Bent Plates.

Abstract

A major goal of the hydraulic ram technology program for aircraft fuel tanks is the development of analytical - numerical tools for the accurate prediction of damage to the tank due to a ballistic projectile. This report discusses the problem of cracking of the tank walls due to hydraulic ram pressures from the penetrating projectile. A bibliography of studies on dynamic crack propagation in transversely deflected thin plates is presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0783950

Entities

People

  • R. E. Ball

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Bibliographies
  • Crack Propagation
  • Cracks
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Projectiles

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • ballistics.