Penetrator/Armour Interactions - Background to Australian Work,

Abstract

This report reviews Australian contributions to research in high rate deformation studies with particular reference to penetration mechanics and armour. Computationally efficient models have been developed which facilitate rapid and inexpensive predictions of penetration behaviour. The scope and accuracy of various computational methods are discussed, together with some practical applications. A bibliography lists the major publications in subject areas of relevance. (Author).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA152258

Entities

People

  • B. J. Baxter
  • R. L. Woodward

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Armor
  • Australia
  • Bibliographies
  • Classification
  • Computational Science
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles

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  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Library and Information Science