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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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