Testing and simulation of microdebris from impacts with complex targets

• Published in: International journal of impact engineering Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 489 - 500
• Main Authors: Kruse, G.R., Mendes, W.R., Sommers, W.J., Weed, R.A., Nash, K.D., Mayo, D.V.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.12.1999; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: Exact sciences and technology; Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications); Inelasticity (thermoplasticity, viscoplasticity...); Physics; Solid mechanics; Structural and continuum mechanics; Viscoelasticity, plasticity, viscoplasticity; Geometrical shape; Complex shape; Velocity; Penetration ballistics; Projectile; Vehicle; Missile; Target; Stainless steel; High speed; Gas gun; Debris; Impact test; Mechanical shock

Microdebris data from hypervelocity impacts of complex projectiles and ballistic missile targets were collected during three light-gas gun impact test series involving different geometric scales, impact velocities, and vehicle designs. Rotating and stationary witness panels of various materials and...