Strain-Gage Techniques for Studies of Projectile Behavior during Penetration.

Abstract

The behavior of long steel rods during the penetration of steel armor is being examined by strain measurements performed with foil resistance gages. Experiments in this investigation have employed both forward-ballistic and reverse-ballistic techniques. These techniques are described, and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Test data have been examined by a simple-wave analysis, and analytical results are discussed within the context of experimental problems. Preliminary efforts to assess the validity of measurements and analysis are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA098660

Entities

People

  • A. Melani
  • G. E. Hauver

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Cameras
  • Elastic Waves
  • False Signals
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Photographic Film
  • Photographs
  • Projectiles
  • Resistance
  • Sabots
  • Strain Gages
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waves

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Systems Analysis and Design