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Simulation of depth of penetration during ballistic impact on thick targets using a one-dimensional discrete element model
Rajesh P. Nair, Chebolu Lakshmana Rao
Published in
2012
Volume: 37
   
Issue: 2
Pages: 261 - 279
Abstract
One-dimensional discrete element model for the ballistic impact is used to determine the depth of penetration of a bullet on a thick target. Discrete Element Method (DEM) is a numerical tool where a continuum is modelled as a network of masses connected by normal springs. A one-dimensional discrete element model is developed to obtain the displacements and forces associated with the ballistic impact on a thick target. The depth of penetration of the penetrator into the target is calculated from these DEM results. The simulated results of depth of penetration are found to be in reasonable agreement with the simulation results of other numerical approaches that are available in the literature. © 2012 Indian Academy of Sciences.
About the journal
JournalSadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences
ISSN02562499
Open AccessYes
Concepts (13)
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    Ballistic impact
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    DEPTH OF PENETRATION
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    DISCRETE ELEMENT MODELS
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    Numerical approaches
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    Numerical tools
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    One-dimensional model
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    PENETRATORS
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    Simulated results
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    THICK TARGET
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    Computer simulation
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    Finite difference method
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    Ion beams
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    Ballistics