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Guest Editorial

27th International Symposium on Ballistics, Freiburg, Germany, 22–26 April 2013

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 030301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023491

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View articletitled, 27th International Symposium on Ballistics, Freiburg, Germany, 22–26 April 2013

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Topics: Ballistics

Interior Ballistics

A Methodology of Noncontact Automatic Measurement and Development of an Online Measurement Unit on Charge Temperature of a Large Caliber Artillery

Xin Lu, Yanhuang Zhou, Jincao Chen

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023311

Abstract

View articletitled, A Methodology of Noncontact Automatic Measurement and Development of an Online Measurement Unit on Charge Temperature of a Large Caliber Artillery

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Topics: Artillery , Temperature , Temperature measurement , Heat transfer , Measurement units and standards

Determination of Pressure Profiles Behind Projectiles During Interior Ballistic Cycle

Dejan Micković, Slobodan Jaramaz, Predrag Elek, Dragana Jaramaz, Dušan Micković

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031402. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023312

Abstract

View articletitled, Determination of Pressure Profiles Behind Projectiles During Interior Ballistic Cycle

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Topics: Pressure , Projectiles , Propellants , Two-phase flow , Cycles

Modeling of Interior Ballistic Gas-Solid Flow Using a Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method

Cheng Cheng, Xiaobing Zhang

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031403. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023313

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling of Interior Ballistic Gas-Solid Flow Using a Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method

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Topics: Discrete element methods , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Particulate matter , Fluids , Flow (Dynamics) , Combustion , Computational fluid dynamics

Interior Ballistic Modeling and Simulation for Different Charge Zones in Modular Charge System

Changjun Ma, Xiaobing Zhang

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031404. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023314

Abstract

View articletitled, Interior Ballistic Modeling and Simulation for Different Charge Zones in Modular Charge System

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Topics: Pressure , Simulation , Simulation results , Two-phase flow , Propellants , Flames , Projectiles , Ammunition , Modeling

Definition of a JA-2 Equivalent Propellant to be Produced by Continuous Solventless Extrusion

Thelma G. Manning, Joseph Leone, Martijn Zebregs, Dinesh R. Ramlal, Chris A. van Driel

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031405. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023315

Abstract

View articletitled, Definition of a JA-2 Equivalent Propellant to be Produced by Continuous Solventless Extrusion

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Topics: Propellants , Extruding , Geometry

Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation on Propagation Properties of a Plasma Jet in a Cylindrical Liquid Chamber

Yonggang Yu, Qi Zhang, Na Zhao, Dongyao Liu

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031406. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023316

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation on Propagation Properties of a Plasma Jet in a Cylindrical Liquid Chamber

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Topics: Cavities , Nozzles , Plasma jets , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Displacement , Turbulence

Application of Eulerian–Lagrangian Approach to Gas-Solid Flows in Interior Ballistics

Hyung-Gun Sung, Jin-Sung Jang, Tae-Seong Roh

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031407. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023317

Abstract

View articletitled, Application of Eulerian–Lagrangian Approach to Gas-Solid Flows in Interior Ballistics

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Topics: Ballistics , Combustion , Flow (Dynamics) , Ignition , Numerical analysis , Pressure , Propellants , Particulate matter , Pistons , Simulation

Effect of Initial Temperature on the Interior Ballistics of a 120-mm Mortar System

Heath T. Martin, Eric Boyer, Kenneth K. Kuo

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031408. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023318

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Initial Temperature on the Interior Ballistics of a 120-mm Mortar System

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Topics: Ignition , Mortar , Pressure , Temperature , Combustion , Propellants

Launch Dynamics

Mathematical Description of Projectile Shot Exit Dynamics (Set-Forward)

D. E. Carlucci, A. M. Frydman, J. A. Cordes

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023335

Abstract

View articletitled, Mathematical Description of Projectile Shot Exit Dynamics (Set-Forward)

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Topics: Accelerometers , Projectiles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pressure

Assessment of Need for Solder in Modeling Potted Electronics During Gun-Shot

L. E. Reinhardt, J. A. Cordes, A. S. Haynes, J. D. Metz

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023336

Abstract

View articletitled, Assessment of Need for Solder in Modeling Potted Electronics During Gun-Shot

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Topics: Electronics , Modeling , Printed circuit boards , Solders , Stress , Dynamic analysis

Exterior Ballistics

Complex Aerodynamics Behavior of High Spin APFSDS Projectile

Roxan Cayzac, Eric Carette, Settie Heddadj

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031601. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023337

Abstract

View articletitled, Complex Aerodynamics Behavior of High Spin APFSDS Projectile

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Flight , Magnus effect , Projectiles , Rotation , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Particle spin , Computation , Computational fluid dynamics , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations

Numerical Simulation and Analysis of the Muzzle Flow During the Revolving Barrel Gun Firing

Wei Yu, Xiaobing Zhang

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031602. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023338

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Simulation and Analysis of the Muzzle Flow During the Revolving Barrel Gun Firing

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Topics: Firing , Flow (Dynamics) , Projectiles , Pressure , Computer simulation

Investigation of the Magnus Effect of a Generic Projectile at Mach 3 Up to 16 Degrees Angle of Attack

D. Klatt, R. Hruschka, F. Leopold

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031603. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023434

Abstract

View articletitled, Investigation of the Magnus Effect of a Generic Projectile at Mach 3 Up to 16 Degrees Angle of Attack

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Magnus effect , Pressure , Projectiles , Rotation , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Wind tunnels , Vortices , Mach number , Flow visualization

Explosion Mechanics

Investigation of a Nickel-Aluminum Reactive Shaped Charge Liner

Philip Church, R. Claridge, P. Ottley, I. Lewtas, N. Harrison, P. Gould, C. Braithwaite, D. Williamson

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031701. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023339

Abstract

View articletitled, Investigation of a Nickel-Aluminum Reactive Shaped Charge Liner

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Topics: Aluminum , Nickel , Particulate matter , Shock (Mechanics) , Intermetallic compounds , Stress , Compacting , Density , Design , Simulation

Measurements of the Temperature Inside an Explosive Fireball

Luke S. Lebel, Patrick Brousseau, Lorne Erhardt, William S. Andrews

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031702. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023561

Abstract

View articletitled, Measurements of the Temperature Inside an Explosive Fireball

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Topics: Explosions , Explosives , Fibers , Probes , Temperature , Combustion , Emissions , Spectroscopy , Oxygen , Thermal radiation

Performance Calculation of Shaped Charges With Shear-Formed Liners

S. S. Rassokha, S. V. Ladov, G. A. Kubyshkina, A. V. Babkin

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031703. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023340

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance Calculation of Shaped Charges With Shear-Formed Liners

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Topics: Anisotropy , Shear (Mechanics) , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Plasticity , Rotation

Innovative Technologies for Controlled Fragmentation Warheads

Domenico Villano, Francesco Galliccia

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031704. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023341

Abstract

View articletitled, Innovative Technologies for Controlled Fragmentation Warheads

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Topics: Computer simulation , Lasers , Melting , Warheads , Nitriding , Simulation

Terminal Ballistics and Impact Physics

Penetration Efficiency as a Function of Target Obliquity and Projectile Pitch

Charles E., Jr. Anderson, Thilo Behner, Volker Hohler

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031801. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023342

Abstract

View articletitled, Penetration Efficiency as a Function of Target Obliquity and Projectile Pitch

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Topics: Projectiles , Yaw , Cross section (Physics)

Different Scale Experiments of High Velocity Penetration With Concrete Targets

Xu Zhang, Renyi Cao, Duowang Tan, Bin Wang

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031802. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023343

Abstract

View articletitled, Different Scale Experiments of High Velocity Penetration With Concrete Targets

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Topics: Concretes , Erosion , Projectiles , Steel , Shear (Mechanics)

Impact Behavior of Hybrid Glass/Carbon Epoxy Composites

M. J. Pérez-Martín, A. Enfedaque, W. Dickson, F. Gálvez

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031803. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023344

Abstract

View articletitled, Impact Behavior of Hybrid Glass/Carbon Epoxy Composites

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Topics: Carbon , Composite materials , Glass fibers , Laminates , Projectiles , Glass , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins

Influence of Length Scale on the Transition From Interface Defeat to Penetration in Unconfined Ceramic Targets

Patrik Lundberg, René Renström, Olof Andersson

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031804. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023345

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Length Scale on the Transition From Interface Defeat to Penetration in Unconfined Ceramic Targets

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Topics: Ceramics , Fracture (Materials) , Pressure , Projectiles , Stress

Simulation of Impact Tests With Hard, Soft and Liquid Filled Missiles on Reinforced Concrete Structures

Christian Heckötter, Jürgen Sievers

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031805. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023391

Abstract

View articletitled, Simulation of Impact Tests With Hard, Soft and Liquid Filled Missiles on Reinforced Concrete Structures

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Topics: Concretes , Failure , Impact testing , Missiles , Punching (Metalworking) , Reinforced concrete , Simulation , Slabs , Stress , Simulation results

Impacts and Waves in Dyneema^® HB80 Strips and Laminates

S. Chocron, N. King, R. Bigger, J. D. Walker, U. Heisserer, H. van der Werff

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031806. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023349

Abstract

View articletitled, Impacts and Waves in Dyneema<sup>®</sup> HB80 Strips and Laminates

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Topics: Laminates , Strips , Waves , Yarns , Projectiles , Temperature , Fibers

Analysis of the Fragmentation of AlON and Spinel Under Ballistic Impact

Elmar Strassburger, Martin Hunzinger, Parimal Patel, James W. McCauley

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031807. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023573

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis of the Fragmentation of AlON and Spinel Under Ballistic Impact

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Topics: Ceramics , Fracture (Materials) , Lasers , Particulate matter , Photography , Projectiles , Magnesium (Metal) , Damage , Velocity measurement

Vulnerability

Optimizing the Stacking Sequence in Dual-Purpose Body Armors

Ian Horsfall, Celia H. Watson, Steve M. Champion

J. Appl. Mech. May 2013, 80(3): 031901. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023346

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimizing the Stacking Sequence in Dual-Purpose Body Armors

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Topics: Aluminum , Armor , Deformation , Metals , Plates (structures) , Textiles , Titanium , Body armor , Stress , Blades

Guest Editorial

27th International Symposium on Ballistics, Freiburg, Germany, 22–26 April 2013

Interior Ballistics

A Methodology of Noncontact Automatic Measurement and Development of an Online Measurement Unit on Charge Temperature of a Large Caliber Artillery

Determination of Pressure Profiles Behind Projectiles During Interior Ballistic Cycle

Modeling of Interior Ballistic Gas-Solid Flow Using a Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics-Discrete Element Method

Interior Ballistic Modeling and Simulation for Different Charge Zones in Modular Charge System

Definition of a JA-2 Equivalent Propellant to be Produced by Continuous Solventless Extrusion

Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation on Propagation Properties of a Plasma Jet in a Cylindrical Liquid Chamber

Application of Eulerian–Lagrangian Approach to Gas-Solid Flows in Interior Ballistics

Effect of Initial Temperature on the Interior Ballistics of a 120-mm Mortar System

Launch Dynamics

Mathematical Description of Projectile Shot Exit Dynamics (Set-Forward)

Assessment of Need for Solder in Modeling Potted Electronics During Gun-Shot

Exterior Ballistics

Complex Aerodynamics Behavior of High Spin APFSDS Projectile

Numerical Simulation and Analysis of the Muzzle Flow During the Revolving Barrel Gun Firing

Investigation of the Magnus Effect of a Generic Projectile at Mach 3 Up to 16 Degrees Angle of Attack

Explosion Mechanics

Investigation of a Nickel-Aluminum Reactive Shaped Charge Liner

Measurements of the Temperature Inside an Explosive Fireball

Performance Calculation of Shaped Charges With Shear-Formed Liners

Innovative Technologies for Controlled Fragmentation Warheads

Terminal Ballistics and Impact Physics

Penetration Efficiency as a Function of Target Obliquity and Projectile Pitch

Different Scale Experiments of High Velocity Penetration With Concrete Targets

Impact Behavior of Hybrid Glass/Carbon Epoxy Composites

Influence of Length Scale on the Transition From Interface Defeat to Penetration in Unconfined Ceramic Targets

Simulation of Impact Tests With Hard, Soft and Liquid Filled Missiles on Reinforced Concrete Structures

Impacts and Waves in Dyneema^® HB80 Strips and Laminates

Analysis of the Fragmentation of AlON and Spinel Under Ballistic Impact

Vulnerability

Optimizing the Stacking Sequence in Dual-Purpose Body Armors

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