Simulations Involving Combined Ballistic Penetration and Blast
Abstract
This work uses numerical modeling to examine two different target configurations subjected to ballistic penetration and blast. The simulations are idealized since they use simplified geometries at a relatively small scale (in terms of projectile and targetsize and shape). Observations from these simulations suggest that the relative timing between blast and penetration events plays a critical role in determining whether the addition of blast causes target failure. As a result of this work, a number of questions and potential issues are identified. These may serve as motivation and direction for future studies involving a larger set of conditions as well as the possibility of corresponding experiments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1109146
Entities
People
- Charles L. Randow
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory