Approaches to Penetration Problems

Abstract

The three approaches to penetration mechanics are described; namely, data correlation, numerical simulation, and engineering models. The relative strengths and weaknesses of each are discussed. As an example of the use of engineering models, it is shown how Tate's 'modified Bernoulli equation' follows as a consequence of the global balance of mass, momentum, and energy in a steady flow.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201104

Entities

People

  • Konrad Frank
  • Thomas W. Wright

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Science
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flow
  • Fluid Flow
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Steady Flow
  • Steady State

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.