Optimization of the shape of a penetrator taking into account plug formation

Authors
Ben-Dor, G Dubinsky, A Elperin, T
Citation
G. Ben-dor et al., Optimization of the shape of a penetrator taking into account plug formation, INT J FRACT, 106(3), 2000, pp. L31-L36
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRACTURE
ISSN journal
03769429 → ACNP
Volume
106
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
L31 - L36
Database
ISI
SICI code
0376-9429(200012)106:3<L31:OOTSOA>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
New formulation of the problem of the impactor's nose geometry optimization is proposed when penetrator with a planar bluntness causes plug formation. This problem is studied for conical-shape impactors using simplified model for impactor-target interaction.