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Terminal Ballistics

  • Pursues a unique approach, using numerical simulations as sensitivity measures
  • Helps readers gain an understanding of the basis of physics behind the phenomena investigated
  • Combines experimental data, numerical simulations and analytical modeling
  • Includes new modeling approaches for thick concrete walls, thin concrete slabs, and thick metallic plates

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Experimental and Numerical Techniques

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Experimental Techniques

      • Zvi Rosenberg, Erez Dekel
      Pages 3-26
    3. Material Models for Numerical Simulations

      • Zvi Rosenberg, Erez Dekel
      Pages 27-48
  3. Penetration Mechanics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 49-49
    2. Rigid Penetrators

      • Zvi Rosenberg, Erez Dekel
      Pages 51-138
    3. Plate Perforation

      • Zvi Rosenberg, Erez Dekel
      Pages 139-203
    4. Eroding Penetrators

      • Zvi Rosenberg, Erez Dekel
      Pages 205-257
  4. Defeat Mechanisms

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 259-259
    2. Defeat by High Strength Targets

      • Zvi Rosenberg, Erez Dekel
      Pages 261-322
    3. Asymmetric Interactions

      • Zvi Rosenberg, Erez Dekel
      Pages 323-382
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 383-403

About this book

This book comprehensively discusses essential aspects of terminal ballistics, combining experimental data, numerical simulations and analytical modeling.

This new, 3rd edition reflects a number of recent advances in materials science, such as the use of polyurea layers on metallic plates in order to improve their ballistics. In addition, more data and analyses are now available on dwell and interface defeat in ceramic tiles coated with polymers, and are presented here. Lastly, the new edition includes new results, numerical and empirical, concerning the DIF issue in brittle solids, as well as the “upturn” phenomenon in the stress–strain curves of ductile solids.The author also added a new analysis of concrete penetration experiments which accounts for the scaling issue in this field. This is a new,and important, addition which we are happy to announce. They also added some new insights into the interaction of EEP’s and FSP projectiles with metallic plates.

Throughout thebook, the authors demonstrate the advantages of the simulation approach in terms of understanding the basic physics behind the phenomena investigated, making it a must-read for all professionals who need to understand terminal ballistics.



Authors and Affiliations

  • RAFAEL Ballistics Center, Haifa, Israel

    Zvi Rosenberg, Erez Dekel

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eBook USD 139.00
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  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 179.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 179.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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