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Sand Penetration by High-speed Projectiles

Year: 2009

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Tungsten projectiles were shot into sand at velocities between 600 and 2200 m/s. Penetration was maximum at about 775 m/s. Below that velocity, projectiles were apparently stabilized by a fin set. Above that velocity, projectiles were broken by transverse loads. High‐speed penetration resulted in comminution of sand particles, reducing their size by about 1000 times.

Source: AIP conference proceedings

DOI: 10.1063/1.3295061

Authors: S. J. Bless, D. T. Berry, B. Pedersen, W. Lawhorn, Mark Elert, Michael D. Furnish, William W. Anderson, William G. Proud, William T. Butler

Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

Language: English

Topic: High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2091517056

FWCI: 4.594

Cites: 3

Cited by: 45

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