Computational Modeling of Dynamic Failure Mechanisms in Armor/Anti-Armor Materials

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to develop improved dynamic failure models for brittle materials (primarily ceramics). The approach to developing these failure models was to establish a database (ACERAM) in which fundamental material properties and processing information could be directly correlated with ballistic performance data. Under this contract, a comprehensive literature search was conducted, many contacts were established in the armor/anti-armor research and development community, and database development was undertaken. A more limited project was also undertaken to assess and compare the effects of material properties and penetration mechanisms on the ballistic performance of depleted uranium and tungsten alloy penetrators. Material properties, ceramics, depleted uranium, dynamic failure modes, tungsten alloys, penetration mechanisms, ballistic performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA251344

Entities

People

  • Lawrence E. Eiselstein
  • Robert D. Caligiuri
  • Stephen P. Andrew
  • T. K. Parnell

Organizations

  • Exponent

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Databases
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Technical Ceramics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials