This paper presents a model of the simulation of the impact of projectiles of high kinetic energy on lightweight ceramic/metal armours. The work was financed jointly by the Defence Ministries of Spain, Italy, Holland and Denmark as part of a project among nations for the development of tools for the design of this type of armour. The model consists of a series of differential equations incorporating the most essential phenomena of the impact process, formulated after a close study of a series of real fire tests. It features a nucleus of calculation into which the equations may in time be integrated, and may also include a user interface. This practical, preliminary design tool's efficacy is amply confirmed by test results.


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    Title :

    Using an analytical model of simulation in the design of lightweight armours


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Simulation, San Diego ; 70 , 3 ; 175-181


    Publication date :

    1998


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 5 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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