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Title: SPH (smoothed particle hydrodynamics) simulations of hypervelocity impacts

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6025786· OSTI ID:6025786

The smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method has been used to simulate several cases of hypervelocity impact in an exploratory study to determine the suitability of the method for such problems. The calculations compare favorably with experimental results and with other numerical simulations. We discuss the requirements that must be satisfied for SPH to produce accurate simulations of such problems. 18 refs., 9 figs.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/DP
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6025786
Report Number(s):
UCRL-ID-105520; ON: DE91007625
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English