An Investigation of Oblique Perforation of Metallic Plates by Projectiles
Abstract
An experimental and analytical study was performed on the mechanics of oblique perforation of projectiles in metallic plates. The purpose was to determine the dependence of the velocity drop on the angle of impact for prescribed mechanical and physical properties of the projectile and the target plate. The ballistic experiments were carried out with 0.22 inch caliber lead bullets on target plates of commercially pure aluminum and an aluminum alloy which ranged from 2.0 to 6.0 mm in thickness. Transient measurements were taken which included high speed photographs of the perforation process. The theoretical model that had been developed previously by the authors for the case of normal perforation was modified to include the effects of the angle of impact.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA010508
Entities
People
- J. Awerbuch
- S. R. Bodner
Organizations
- Technion – Israel Institute of Technology