Material modeling for terminal ballistic simulation

Hauver G., Huffington N., Kimsey K., Magness L., Raftenberg M., Randers-Pehrson G., Scheedler M., Segletes S., Walter J., Wright T. Technical report BRL-TR-
3392. Ballistic research laboratory Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 1992. – 97 p.Numerical simulation of terminal ballistic events requires quantitative modeling of the complex material responses which are observed to occur experimentally. This report discusses current deficiencies and future needs for material modeling in this context and suggests some specific efforts which, in the opinion of the authors, could substantially Improve the utility of simulation as a design and analysis tool for armor/anti-armor systems.Contents:
Preface.
Phenomenology of Ballistic Penetration.
Terminal Effects Codes.
Finite Strain Plasticity.
Modeling of Material Response due to Shear Band Formation.
Brittle Failure and Granular Flow of Ceramics.
Equation of State.
Summary of Important Points and Pressing Needs.