Abstract
In the present investigation, 3-D finite element modelling is carried out to predict the penetration depth and residual velocity of a projectile impacting a target. For the purpose of numerical simulation, target is a concrete slab of planar dimension 5 m × 4 m with an unconfined compressive strength of 50 MPa. This target is considered to be part of protective structure like bunker buster slab. The explicit algorithm of ABAQUS/Explicit® is employed in the simulation of projectile impact. The projectile is modelled as a rigid body and the concrete slab as a deformable body using Lagrangian formulation. The energy dissipation, penetration depth and residual velocities of the projectile impacting at different velocities are compared with the empirical equation as available by simulating a real impact scenario numerically. Investigation is carried out over a wide range of impacting velocities under sub-hydrodynamic range.
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