Annular grooved projectiles(AGPs)have drawn ongoing concerns as an advanced penetrator for their excellent anti-rebound capability in impacting metal plates.They could become embedded solidly in the target surface dur...Annular grooved projectiles(AGPs)have drawn ongoing concerns as an advanced penetrator for their excellent anti-rebound capability in impacting metal plates.They could become embedded solidly in the target surface during low-velocity impact.In this investigation,the firm embedding behavior of AGP was observed by impact experiments.Corresponding numerical simulations provided a better understanding of this process.Experimental and numerical results indicated that the firm embedding behavior of AGP was mainly due to the filling-material in the groove rather than the friction between the projectile and target,unlike traditional shape such as conical projectile.According to observation,firm embedding process can generally be subdivided into four stages:initial-cratering stage,groove-filling stage,fillingmaterial failure stage and rebound vibration stage.Moreover,the damage mechanics of target material around crater was obtained through microscopic tests.A comparison of the cross-sectional figures between the experiment and simulation proved that the analysis and the proposed method were reasonable and feasible,which further demonstrated that the firm embedding behavior has application potential in new concept warheads.展开更多
Enhanced damage to the full-filled fuel tank,impacted by the cold pressed and sintered PTFE/Al/W reactive material projectile(RMP)with a density of 7.8 g/cm3,is investigated experimentally and theoretically.The fuel t...Enhanced damage to the full-filled fuel tank,impacted by the cold pressed and sintered PTFE/Al/W reactive material projectile(RMP)with a density of 7.8 g/cm3,is investigated experimentally and theoretically.The fuel tank is a rectangular structure,welded by six pieces of 2024 aluminum plate with a thickness of 6 mm,and filled with RP-3 aviation kerosene.Experimental results show that the kerosene is ignited by the RMP impact at a velocity above 1062 m/s,and a novel interior ignition phenomenon which is closely related to the rupture effect of the fuel tank is observed.However,the traditional steel projectile with the same mass and dimension requires a velocity up to 1649 m/s to ignite the kerosene.Based on the experimental results,the radial pressure field is considered to be the main reason for the shear failure of weld.For mechanism considerations,the chemical energy released by the RMP enhances the hydrodynamic ram(HRAM)effect and provides additional ignition sources inside the fuel tank,thereby enhancing both rupture and ignition effects.Moreover,to further understand the enhanced ignition effect of RMP,the reactive debris temperature inside the kerosene is analyzed theoretically.The initiated reactive debris with high temperature provides effective interior ignition sources to ignite the kerosene,resulting in the enhanced ignition of the kerosene.展开更多
This works presents the first fully validated and predictive capability to model the V_0-V_(100) probabilistic penetration response of a woven fabric using a yarn-level fabric finite element model. The V_0-V_(100) cur...This works presents the first fully validated and predictive capability to model the V_0-V_(100) probabilistic penetration response of a woven fabric using a yarn-level fabric finite element model. The V_0-V_(100) curve describes the probability of complete fabric penetration as a function of projectile impact velocity. The exemplar case considered in this paper comprises of a single-layer, fully-clamped, plain-weave Kevlar fabric impacted at the center by a 17-gr, 0.22 cal FSP or fragment-simulating projectile. Each warp and fill yarn in the fabric is individually modeled using 3 D finite elements and the virtual fabric microstructure is validated in detail against the experimental fabric microstructure. Material and testing sources of statistical variability including yarn strength and modulus, inter-yarn friction, precise projectile impact location, and projectile rotation are mapped into the finite element model. A series of impact simulations at varying projectile impact velocities is executed using LS-DYNA on the fabric models, with each model comprising unique mappings. The impact velocities together with the outcomes(penetration, nonpenetration) are used to generate the numerical V_0-V_(100) curve which is then validated against the experimental V_0-V_(100) curve. The numerical Vi-Vrdata(impact, residual velocities) is also validated against the experimental Vi-Vrdata. For completeness, this paper also reports the experimental characterization data and its statistical analysis used for model input, viz. the Kevlar yarn tensile strengths, moduli, and inter-yarn friction, and the experimental ballistic test data used for model validation.展开更多
This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thi...This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thicknesses and air gaps,was experimentally investigated under single and repeated impacts of 7.62×51 mm bullets fired from a distance of 50 m.The impact events were recorded using a high-speed camera at 40000 fps.Panel performance was assessed in terms of failure modes,kinetic energy absorption,spalling diameter,and percentage of back-face damage area,and weight loss.Results showed that panel configuration significantly influenced performance.Panel P10,with 70 mm SFRM thickness and 20 mm air gaps,provided the highest resistance,dissipating 5223 J of kinetic energy and preventing back-face damage.In contrast,P7,which absorbed 4476 J,presented a back damage area percentage of 8.93%after three impacts.Weight loss analysis further confirmed durability improvements,with P10 showing only 1.53%cumulative loss compared to 3.26%in P7.The inclusion of wider air gaps enhanced energy dissipation and reduced damage.Comparison between single and repeated impacts demonstrated the sustained resistance of high-performance panels,with P10 maintaining minimal degradation across three consecutive impacts.These findings highlight the potential of multi-layer SFRM panels to enhance ballistic resistance,making them suitable for military,security,and civilian protective applications requiring long-term durability.展开更多
Expanded polystyrene(EPS)concrete,known for its environmental friendliness,energy absorption capacity,and low impedance,has significant potential application in the fields of wave absorption and vibration reduction.Th...Expanded polystyrene(EPS)concrete,known for its environmental friendliness,energy absorption capacity,and low impedance,has significant potential application in the fields of wave absorption and vibration reduction.This study designed and prepared EPS concrete materials with four levels of density.Quasi-static uniaxial compression and Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(SHPB)impact tests were conducted to obtain stress-strain curves,elastic moduli,failure modes,energy absorptions,and strain rate effects of the EPS concrete under quasi-static and dynamic loading conditions.The influences of density on various performance indicators were analyzed.By combining the Zhu-Wang-Tang(ZWT)constitutive model with a modified elastic-brittle model,a modified dynamic constitutive model was proposed.The accuracy of the model was validated by the experimental data.The results indicate that the addition of EPS particles enhances the ductility of the EPS concrete.The EPS concrete has significant strain rate effect,which gets stronger as density increases.The modifiedconstitutive model accurately characterizes the dynamic stress-strain curves of the EPS concrete.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [grant number 11472053]
文摘Annular grooved projectiles(AGPs)have drawn ongoing concerns as an advanced penetrator for their excellent anti-rebound capability in impacting metal plates.They could become embedded solidly in the target surface during low-velocity impact.In this investigation,the firm embedding behavior of AGP was observed by impact experiments.Corresponding numerical simulations provided a better understanding of this process.Experimental and numerical results indicated that the firm embedding behavior of AGP was mainly due to the filling-material in the groove rather than the friction between the projectile and target,unlike traditional shape such as conical projectile.According to observation,firm embedding process can generally be subdivided into four stages:initial-cratering stage,groove-filling stage,fillingmaterial failure stage and rebound vibration stage.Moreover,the damage mechanics of target material around crater was obtained through microscopic tests.A comparison of the cross-sectional figures between the experiment and simulation proved that the analysis and the proposed method were reasonable and feasible,which further demonstrated that the firm embedding behavior has application potential in new concept warheads.
文摘Enhanced damage to the full-filled fuel tank,impacted by the cold pressed and sintered PTFE/Al/W reactive material projectile(RMP)with a density of 7.8 g/cm3,is investigated experimentally and theoretically.The fuel tank is a rectangular structure,welded by six pieces of 2024 aluminum plate with a thickness of 6 mm,and filled with RP-3 aviation kerosene.Experimental results show that the kerosene is ignited by the RMP impact at a velocity above 1062 m/s,and a novel interior ignition phenomenon which is closely related to the rupture effect of the fuel tank is observed.However,the traditional steel projectile with the same mass and dimension requires a velocity up to 1649 m/s to ignite the kerosene.Based on the experimental results,the radial pressure field is considered to be the main reason for the shear failure of weld.For mechanism considerations,the chemical energy released by the RMP enhances the hydrodynamic ram(HRAM)effect and provides additional ignition sources inside the fuel tank,thereby enhancing both rupture and ignition effects.Moreover,to further understand the enhanced ignition effect of RMP,the reactive debris temperature inside the kerosene is analyzed theoretically.The initiated reactive debris with high temperature provides effective interior ignition sources to ignite the kerosene,resulting in the enhanced ignition of the kerosene.
基金supported by Teledyne Scientific&Imaging(TS&I),Internal Research and Development(IR&D)and approved for public release under TSI-PP-17-08
文摘This works presents the first fully validated and predictive capability to model the V_0-V_(100) probabilistic penetration response of a woven fabric using a yarn-level fabric finite element model. The V_0-V_(100) curve describes the probability of complete fabric penetration as a function of projectile impact velocity. The exemplar case considered in this paper comprises of a single-layer, fully-clamped, plain-weave Kevlar fabric impacted at the center by a 17-gr, 0.22 cal FSP or fragment-simulating projectile. Each warp and fill yarn in the fabric is individually modeled using 3 D finite elements and the virtual fabric microstructure is validated in detail against the experimental fabric microstructure. Material and testing sources of statistical variability including yarn strength and modulus, inter-yarn friction, precise projectile impact location, and projectile rotation are mapped into the finite element model. A series of impact simulations at varying projectile impact velocities is executed using LS-DYNA on the fabric models, with each model comprising unique mappings. The impact velocities together with the outcomes(penetration, nonpenetration) are used to generate the numerical V_0-V_(100) curve which is then validated against the experimental V_0-V_(100) curve. The numerical Vi-Vrdata(impact, residual velocities) is also validated against the experimental Vi-Vrdata. For completeness, this paper also reports the experimental characterization data and its statistical analysis used for model input, viz. the Kevlar yarn tensile strengths, moduli, and inter-yarn friction, and the experimental ballistic test data used for model validation.
基金funded by Thailand Research Fund under Research and Researchers for Industries (contract no. MSD62I0063)
文摘This research addresses the growing demand for high-performance protective materials against high-velocity projectile impacts.The performance of multi-layered steel fiber-reinforced mortar(SFRM)panels with varying thicknesses and air gaps,was experimentally investigated under single and repeated impacts of 7.62×51 mm bullets fired from a distance of 50 m.The impact events were recorded using a high-speed camera at 40000 fps.Panel performance was assessed in terms of failure modes,kinetic energy absorption,spalling diameter,and percentage of back-face damage area,and weight loss.Results showed that panel configuration significantly influenced performance.Panel P10,with 70 mm SFRM thickness and 20 mm air gaps,provided the highest resistance,dissipating 5223 J of kinetic energy and preventing back-face damage.In contrast,P7,which absorbed 4476 J,presented a back damage area percentage of 8.93%after three impacts.Weight loss analysis further confirmed durability improvements,with P10 showing only 1.53%cumulative loss compared to 3.26%in P7.The inclusion of wider air gaps enhanced energy dissipation and reduced damage.Comparison between single and repeated impacts demonstrated the sustained resistance of high-performance panels,with P10 maintaining minimal degradation across three consecutive impacts.These findings highlight the potential of multi-layer SFRM panels to enhance ballistic resistance,making them suitable for military,security,and civilian protective applications requiring long-term durability.
基金Supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20286 and 12372135)。
文摘Expanded polystyrene(EPS)concrete,known for its environmental friendliness,energy absorption capacity,and low impedance,has significant potential application in the fields of wave absorption and vibration reduction.This study designed and prepared EPS concrete materials with four levels of density.Quasi-static uniaxial compression and Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(SHPB)impact tests were conducted to obtain stress-strain curves,elastic moduli,failure modes,energy absorptions,and strain rate effects of the EPS concrete under quasi-static and dynamic loading conditions.The influences of density on various performance indicators were analyzed.By combining the Zhu-Wang-Tang(ZWT)constitutive model with a modified elastic-brittle model,a modified dynamic constitutive model was proposed.The accuracy of the model was validated by the experimental data.The results indicate that the addition of EPS particles enhances the ductility of the EPS concrete.The EPS concrete has significant strain rate effect,which gets stronger as density increases.The modifiedconstitutive model accurately characterizes the dynamic stress-strain curves of the EPS concrete.