Ballistic materials and penetration mechanics (Methods and phenomena, their applications in science and technology)

This book has the cover actually attached to the bookBallistic Materials and Penetration Mechanics deals with ballistically protective materials and penetration mechanics. The book discusses historical and practical considerations of ballistic protection, including metallic armor, as well as ballistic testing methodology, the ability of a protective material to stop or slow down a particular projectile, and the theoretical aspects of penetration mechanics. It also highlights the importance of stress wave analysis in the penetration and spalling phenomena. Organized into 12 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the history of the armor and the modern helmet. It proceeds with a discussion of variations in ballistic test methods, errors in test methods, and the importance of the hardness and geometry of both the target and the projectile. The next chapters focus on the importance of fibrous armor, materials that are visually transparent and resistant to penetration by high-energy projectiles and fragments, and transparent armor and ceramic composite armor. The reader is also introduced to materials used in the design of metallic armor, the role of stress waves in the penetration problem, and the use of computer simulation to analyze ballistic impact experiments. The book looks at numerical techniques for modeling hypervelocity impact and concludes with a chapter on the penetration mechanics of textile structures. This book is a valuable resource for scientists working at government, industrial, and university laboratories, as well as law enforcement officers and others who want information on materials that provide the best protection against damage from impacts, explosions, and bullets. Content: Methods and Phenomena Their Applications in Science and Technology Page ii Front Matter Page iii Copyright page Page iv Contributors to Volume 5 Page v Methods and Phenomena Page vi Chapter 1 - Introduction Pages 1-7 Roy C. Laible Chapter 2 - History of Armor Pages 9-40 Roy C. Laible, Edward Barron Chapter 3 - Ballistic Testing Methodology Pages 41-72 Francis S. Mascianica Chapter 4 - Fibrous Armor Pages 73-115 Roy C. Laible Chapter 5 - Transparent Armor Pages 117-134 Malcolm C. Henry Chapter 6 - Ceramic Composite Armor Pages 135-143 Roy C. Laible Chapter 7 - Metallic Armor Materials Pages 145-167 Dino J. Papetti Chapter 8 - Weapon Effectiveness and Casualty Reduction Analysis Pages 169-184 Mark Reches Chapter 9 - The Role of Stress Waves in Penetration Processes Pages 185-223 H. Kolsky Chapter 10 - Computer Simulation of Penetration Phenomena Pages 225-252 Mark L. Wilkins Chapter 11 - Numerical Techniques for Modeling High Velocity Penetration and Perforation Processes Pages 253-272 R.T. Sedgwick Chapter 12 - Penetration Mechanics of Textile Structures Pages 273-292 David Roylance, Su Su Wang Index Pages 293-297