Perforation thickness and ballistic limit of concrete target subjected to rigid projectile impact

Q. M. Li*, D. J. Tong

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Abstract

The perforation of a concrete target subjected to a rigid projectile impact is studied in this paper. Based on the dynamic cavity expansion theory and a plug formation model, semianalytical formulas for the perforation thickness and the perforation ballistic limit of concrete target are developed. The proposed formulas are consistent with other empirical formulas and correlate well with the experimental data.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1083-1091
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Engineering Mechanics - ASCE
Volume129
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Concrete
  • Impact
  • Penetration
  • Perforating
  • Projectiles

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