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G.R. Johnson, S.R. Beissel, T.J. Holmquist & D.J. Frew

Abstract

This paper provides computed radial stresses and penetration depth for a concrete target that is impacted by an ogive-nose steel projectile at a velocity of 315 m/s. The computed results are in good agreement with recently published experimental results. Also included is a description of the concrete model. 1 Introduction The response of a steel projectile impacting concrete, rock and earth targets has been of interest for many years. The depth of penetration, the trajectory, the response of the projectile and the response of the target are all items of interest. A 2D axisymmetric computation of a steel projectile into earth media was presented by Thigpen

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