AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF PLASTIC WAVE-PROPAGATION IN THE TAYLOR TEST

A new one-dimensional analysis of the Taylor impact test is presented. This analysis differs from any previously presented in that the wave mechanics are separated from the calculation of dynamic stress. The ne w results utilize post test measurements to estimate key parameters in the plastic wave propagation. However, these measurements are incorpo rated into the analysis in a very unconventional way. A comparison wit h continuum code calculations shows very good agreement has been achie ved. Copyright (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd.