The effect of initiation and liner thickness on the jet and penetration characteristics

M. Mayseless, Y. Me-Bar, L. Misiuk, J. E. Backofen, E. Hirsch

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Abstract

ix experiments were conducted using a constant volume 90% RDX explosive in order to study effects of three liner thicknesses and initiation at point and peripheral locations. The experiments were modeled using SCAN and BRIGS analytical software as well as numerical modeling using AUTODYN. The results appear to validate previous work on effects of liner thickness on jet and penetration characteristics. One of the main findings is that the particles in the front part of the jet, created by peripherally initiated charges comprise of several small and fast particles. Predicting the exact shape and velocity of these particles is very difficult.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExplosion Mechanics, Terminal Ballistics
EditorsIan Cullis, Clive Woodley
PublisherDEStech Publications Inc.
Pages1425-1436
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781605953175
StatePublished - 2016
Event29th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2016 - Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Duration: 9 May 201613 May 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - 29th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2016
Volume2

Conference

Conference29th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh, Scotland
Period9/05/1613/05/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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