Application of the Integral Impact Theory to Modeling Long-Rod Penetrators.
Abstract
Over the past several years the INtegral Theory of Impact has been developed by A.R.A.P. It is already proving to be a useful tool in the design of armor and penetrators. The theory contains the essential physics of the impact process, satisfies all the global conservation equations and is contained in a computer code which is simple and inexpensive to operate. The integral theory requires far less empirical information than some models and avoids the high cost and complexity of multi-element codes. Its simplicity introduces a degree of economy that makes it reasonable to conduct parametric studies so that predicted trends are available, rather than single point predictions. This aspect of the simple theory greatly facilitates the interpreation of observations and the selection of effective designs. The integral theory can, therefore, be used to guide experimental programs and to select those designs which warrant further study using the large codes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA100154
Entities
People
- Claude V. Swanson
- Coleman Dup. Donaldson