A MODEL OF THE PROCESS OF PENETRATION OF A COMPOUND ELONGATED PROJECTILE INTO A SHIELDED TARGET

摘要

We present the results of theoretical investigation of the mechanism of deformation and fracture of compound elongated projectiles penetrating into a shielded target. The process of penetration is analyzed by taking into account the thermal and mechanical characteristics of the materials, the thickness of the shield, the geometric parameters of the (leading and head) components, and the conditions of collision with the target. The numerical simulation is carried out by using the "LasTan 2D-Impact" software package based on the finite-element method. The proposed model of penetration enables us to study the distinctive features of deformation and fracture of compound elongated projectiles in the process of their interaction with shielded targets. The analysis of the accumulated results shows that the maximum degree of damage to compound elongated projectiles is attained in their leading part and caused by shear and tensile strains.