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Penetration into dry porous rock: A numerical study on sliding friction simulation

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6710755· OSTI ID:6710755

Penetration of Antelope tuff targets by steel penetrators is the subject of discussion in the present investigation. Specifically, the effect of sliding friction between projectile and target on penetration is examined. The finite element code PRONTO 2D is used to perform a parametric study of the coefficient of friction. Both constant and velocity dependent coefficient of friction representation have been included in the current investigation. Results indicate that increases in the coefficient of friction increase the penetration resistance although the relationship is nonlinear in nature. In terms of peak deceleration and depth of penetration, both the constant and velocity dependent coefficient of friction representation provide almost identical results. However, only the velocity dependent cases show the characteristic of increasing deceleration prior to the conclusion of the penetration event. For this reason, the velocity dependent representation of the coefficient of friction is preferred over the constant friction coefficient representation. 8 refs., 13 figs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6710755
Report Number(s):
SAND-88-2485; ON: DE89002994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English