Modeling of the impact of a HEP/HESH projectile on a steel armor plate

Elie Truyen, Frederik Coghe, Laurent Desmaret

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Abstract

Numerical simulations of the impact of a 90 mm HEP/HESH-round against an 80 mm thick plate of rolled homogeneous armor (RHA) are compared with experimental data. The 2D axissymmetrical simulations were performed in AUTODYN. Analysis of the results showed that the deformation of the projectile upon impact could be characterized by simplified linear equations. Terminal effectiveness of the round could be predicted as a function of impact velocity and fuse delay. A good agreement between the simulated and experimental spall diameter and thickness was found. The maximum difference was less than 10 %.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTerminal Ballistics, Vulnerability and Survivability
EditorsR. Daniel Boeka, Richard G. Ames
PublisherDEStech Publications Inc.
Pages1362-1372
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9781605951492
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event28th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2014 - Atlanta, United States
Duration: 22 Sept 201426 Sept 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - 28th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2014
Volume2

Conference

Conference28th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta
Period22/09/1426/09/14

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