Modelling Penetration by Slender High Kinetic Energy Projectiles

Abstract

A model for the quantitative description of penetration by slender, high kinetic energy projectiles is presented and its usefulness assessed by comparison of computations with experimental data. The influence on behaviour of projectile shape and erosion effects are discussed and a parametric study is performed to indicate the strong influence of penetrator and target density and of target strength on depth of penetration into semi-infinite metal targets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA105267

Entities

People

  • R. L. Woodward

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Experimental Data
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Kinetic Energy Projectiles
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Target Strength
  • Tungsten Alloys

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • ballistics.