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The influence of projectile geometry on adiabatic shear and target failure

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An examination has been carried out of the ability of projectiles of three different geometries to perforate plates of an age hardened aluminum alloy. It was found that flat-ended projectiles perforate the target with greater ease than projectiles with more rounded ends. The results are discussed in terms of the ability of a particular projectile geometry to promote adiabatic shear during penetration and the mode of fracture when projectile breakout occurs.

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  1. Defence Standards Laboratories, Australian Defence Scientific Service Department of Supply, Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia

    A. L. Wingrove (Research Scientist)

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Wingrove, A.L. The influence of projectile geometry on adiabatic shear and target failure. Metall Trans 4, 1829–1833 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02665409

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