A Limited Dynamic Investigation of Magnesium Alloy AZ31B in 3 Orientations

Abstract

The goal of this effort was to develop experimental data comparing performance of AZ31B-H24 in the various orientations. The work described in this report examines the ballistic characterization of the magnesium alloy AZ31B-H24 in 3 orientations: normal direction, transverse direction, and rolling direction. Semi-infinite impacts from penetrators in each direction are shown. The targets were sectioned and machined using electrical discharge machining in preparation for polishing and etching to determine the extent of plastic flow that can be seen.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1017847

Entities

People

  • John Iii P. Riegel
  • Tyrone L. Jones

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Backup Systems
  • Experimental Data
  • Fabrication
  • Flow
  • Gun Barrels
  • Guns
  • Machining
  • Magnesium
  • Magnesium Alloys
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Plastic Flow
  • Projectiles
  • Transverse
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.