Penetration Theory: Separable Force Laws and the Time of Penetration

Abstract

The equation of motion of a penetrating projectile can be integrated the force law depends only on the depth of penetration x and the velocity and has either of the two general forms: R = c . g(x) . f(v) or R = a(x) v(exp 2) lambda + b(x)v(exp 2), both of which include as special cases the classical sectional-pressure theories of penetration. The second of these has been discussed in a previous report. The present report summarizes the separable force laws represented by the first.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 28, 1945
Accession Number
ADB279872

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  • Richard A. Beth

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