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Prediction of fragment distribution and trajectories of expolding shells
journal contribution
posted on 2009-05-13, 10:47 authored by Joanna SzmelterJoanna Szmelter, Chung Kiat LeeA semi-empirical model allowing for prediction of natural fragmentation of exploding shells is described. The
initial velocity, projection angle, size and location, obtained for each fragment, are used by a point mass trajectory
routine to determine the overall fragment distribution on the ground and to model fragments hitting a threedimensional
object. Examples of validation against experimental data for 105mm shell and a mortar bomb are shown.
The proposed model is useful for munition assessments, including a prediction of safety hazard in a credible accident.
History
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- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Citation
SZMELTER, J. and LEE, C.K., 2007. Prediction of fragment distribution and trajectories of expolding shells. Journal of Battlefield Technology, 10 (3), pp. 1-7Publisher
© Argos PressVersion
- VoR (Version of Record)
Publication date
2007Notes
This article was published in the Journal of Battlefield Technology [© Argos Press] which is available from: http://www.argospress.com/jbt/index.htmlISSN
1440-5113Language
- en