Normal Depth of Penetration Experiments in Ceramic/Metal Targets Simulated by Computer
Abstract
Since ceramics are quite brittle they cannot be used alone as passive elements in vehicle armors because of multi-hit requirements. Consequently, layers of ceramic tiles embedded in more ductile metals are usually employed for this purpose. The performance of such arrays depends heavily on the geometry and materials used. To shorten the search for suitable arrangements, computer simulations can be alternated with experiments. Here we will discuss some current efforts to simulate the ballistic performance of ceramics against kinetic energy threats. Kinetic energy projectiles, Armored vehicles, Mathematical model
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA283690
Entities
People
- James Dehn
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory