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Accession Number:
AD0600668
Title:
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF HIGH VELOCITY IMPACT DATA
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO PHILADELPHIA PA MISSILE AND SPACE DIV
Report Date:
1961-01-01
Pagination or Media Count:
69.0
Abstract:
A thorough review was made of existing experimental data applicable to the impact of high velocity projectiles with semi-infinite metal targets. Empirical equations relating depth of penetration and crater volume to properties of the projectile and target were derived based upon the assumptions that 1 projectile shape does not affect crater shape for projectiles which range from spheres to cylinders up to one caliber in length, and 2 craters are hemispherical. Both of these assumptions are supported by the available data. Additional data andor a rigorous theoretical treatment of the problem are required to evaluate the utility of the equations at higher impact velocities.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE