Mechanics of Penetration: Analysis and Experiment

Abstract

This paper reviews available analytical methods for the study of kinetic energy (inert) projectile-armor interactions at ordnance velocities (0.5 - 2 km/s). Particular emphasis is placed on three-dimensional numerical simulation of perforation and results of two-dimensional plane strain and three- dimensional finite element computations are compared with experimental results for impact situations leading to perforation and to ricochet. Problem areas and requirements for improved materials characterization are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068463

Entities

People

  • G. H. Jonas
  • J. A. Zukas

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Stresses
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Explosive Engineering.