BALLISTICS 2011

VOLUME 1

GENERAL

• Development of Blast Enhanced Explosive for an Anti-Structure Warhead
• Effectiveness of Explosive Reactive Armor
• Analyzing Lubrication’s Contribution to Cartridge Case Failure
• Measurement of Blast Reflected Overpressure at Small Charge Standoff with Tourmaline Piezoelectric Transducers
• Modeling of Fabric Impact with High Speed Imaging and Nickel-Chromium Wires Validation
• Reinforced Dense High-Explosive Fills for Gun Launch
• Pressure Effects in an Enclosed Volume Due to EFP Impact
• Numerical Analysis of the Initiation of High Explosives by Interacting Shock Waves Due to Multiple Fragment Impact
• AMRDEC Lethality Modeling and Simulation Methodologies for Aerial Targets

EXPLOSION MECHANICS

• Material Models for Tantalum—A Validation Study for EFP Application
• IM Testing and Initiation Trials of the IMX-101 Explosive in the M795 Projectile
• A Probe into the Applicability of Shock Similarity Laws for Underwater Explosion of Aluminiferous Explosive
• The Effect of High Impact Environment on the Fire Set of In-Line Fuze
• Perforator with Energetic Liner
• Research on the Deformation Process of a Thin-Walled Metal Tube Subjected to a Pulsed Magnetic Dynamic Load
• The Trouble with TNT Equivalence
• Is Higher Detonation Velocity Needed for Shaped-Charges?
• The Analogue Simulation Research about the Cloud Detonation Wave’s Propagation Process of the FAE Warhead
• The Potential of FOX-7 in Insensitive Munition Design
• Correction of Gurney Equation for Asymmetric Sandwich in Relation to Linear EFP
• Effect of Set Up Parameters of Landmine Blast Over Transferred Energy to a Rigid Body: Experimental and Computational Study
• Evaluation of Steel Reinforced Fiber Cases for Army Applications
• Characterization of Explosively Formed Steel Fragments Using High-Speed Imaging
• Results and Analysis from Mine Impulse Experiments Using Stereo-Digital Image Correlation
• Detailed Investigation into the Scaling of Mine Blast Loading to Armors and Vehicles
• An Experimental Study on an Enhanced Focused Fragmentation Warhead
• Fragmentation of 155mm Artillery Grenade, Simulations and Experiment
• Numerical Analysis of High-Velocity Element Formation Upon Implosion of Combined Semisphere-Cylinder Liners
• Application of a Soil Model in the Numerical Analysis of Landmine Interaction with Protective Structures
• Lethality Assessment of High Explosive (HE) Warhead with Preformed Fragments
• Experimental Studies of Scalable Effects Warhead Technologies
• Material Reformation Under Shock Wave Loading in Contact and Non-Contact Geometry
• A Novel Technology for Switchable Modes Warheads
• Non-Initiating Precursor Charge Technology Against ERA
• Development of a Subsonic Anti-Structure-Penetrator
• An Investigation of Aerosolization and Associated Phenomena Resulting from the Detonation of Explosives
• Glass as a Shaped Charge Liner Material
• Investigation of Acceleration Behavior of Shaped Charge Liners
• Parallel Detonation Shock Dynamics Algorithm for Insensitive Munitions Using ALE3D
• A Small Scale Unitary Demolition Charge
• Axisymmetic Finite Element Simulation of Shape Charges

EXTERIOR BALLISTICS

• A Computational Approach to the Determination of Tank Munitions Safety Zones
• The Effect of a Variable Crosswind on Flat-Fire Trajectories—A Unique Measuring Technique and Compensation Methodology
• Multi-Core Computing Cluster for Monte-Carlo Analysis of GN&C Systems for Projectiles
• Preliminary Testing of a 2-Fin Flechette
• Numerical Investigation of Lateral Jet Interaction on a Fin-Stabilized Projectile
• GPS-Based High Dynamic Projectile Flight Ballistic Real-Time Measurement Techniques
• Despin and Roll Attitude Control of a 2D Guided Fuze Kit
• In-Bore Yaw Effects on Lateral Throw off and Aerodynamic Jump Behavior for Small Caliber Projectiles Firing Sidewise from Air Vehicles
• Recent Improvements in Ballistic Data Reduction: Data Fusion
• Predicting the Dynamic Stability of Small-Caliber Ammunition
• Comparison of Prediction Methods for Ricochet of a 30mm Projectile
• An Automated Visual Scoring Algorithm for Assessing Gunfire Accuracy
• Hypersonic Aerothermal External Flow Field Depicted from Immersed Boundary Technique
• Effects of Aerodynamic Coefficient Uncertainties on Trajectory Simulation of a Short-Range Solid Propellant Free Rocket
• Adjoint Analysis of Guided Projectile Terminal Phase
• Free-Flight Motion Analysis Based on Shock-Tunnel Experiments
• Extended Range of 155mm Projectile Using an Improvised Base Bleed Unit: Simulations and Evaluation
• Inverse Aerodynamic Coefficients Identification of a Kinetic Energy Projectile from Flight Data
• A Method of Self-Adaptive Container Opening Control for Rocket Assisted Cargo Mortar Projectile
• A Study on the Aerodynamic Characteristics for a Spin-Stabilized Projectile with PGK
• Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study of Flowfield Around a Bullet with a Partial Core
• The Establishment of Threshold Criteria for Automated Acceptance Test Equipment Based on Battlefield Use of Tracer Ammunition

INTERIOR BALLISTICS

• Modelling the Effects of Non-Gaseous Igniter Combustion Products on the Ignition of Gun Propellants
• Modelling the Internal Ballistics of Lightweight Plastic Driving Band Projectiles
• Quasi-Dimensional Interior Ballistic Model and Numerical Simulation of Combustion Light Gas Gun
• Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Traveling Charge Gun Using Liquid Fuels
• Burning Behavior of Gun Propellants under the Influence of Pressure Oscillations—Theoretical Background and Simulation
• Study of Bulk-Loaded Liquid Propellant Combustion Propulsion Processes with Stepped-Wall Combustion Chamber
• Improved One-Dimensional Unsteady Modelling of Thermally Choked Ram Accelerator in Sub-Detonative Velocity Regime
• Ballistic Diagnostic Methodologies for Gun Propulsion: An Overview
• Ram Accelerator—State of the Art
• Research on Burning Characteristics of Microfoam Propellants
• Primer Force and Chamber Pressure Measurements at 5.56-mm Caliber
• Reduced Vulnerability BKNO3 Based Igniters for Gun Systems
• The Influence of Propellant Grain Shape, Size, and Composition on Solid Phase Motion and Heat Transfer to the Gun Tube
• Numerical Study on Properties of Interior Ballistics According to Solid Propellant Position in Chamber
• Laboratory Stand for Scale Test of Rocket Propelled Grenades Firing
• On Similarity of Combustion Conditions During Comparative Closed Vessel Tests
• Asymmetrical Muzzle Wear—A Historical Perspective
• Multidimensional Interior Ballistics Modeling with Extensions to Igniter Design and Operation
• Modeling Explosive Cladding of Metallic Liners to Gun Tubes
• Initial Temperature Effect on M1020 Ignition Cartridge Behavior
• Detailed Ballistic Performance Characterization of 120-mm Mortar System with Different Flash Tube Configurations
• Explicit Finite Element Model for Determining Influence of Cartridge Case Material Properties on Small Caliber Weapon Function
• Simulation of Contamination Prevention for Optical Window in Laser Ignition Systems of Large-Caliber Guns
• Research for a Projectile Positioning Structure for Stacked Projectile Weapons
• Multi-Dimensional Two-Phase Flow Modelling Applied to Interior Ballistics
• Benefits of Two Dimensional Internal Ballistics Modelling for Small Caliber Cased Telescoped Ammunition
• Robust Design Optimization of 3D Tandem Grain Configuration for Dual Thrust Solid Rocket Motor
• A Numerical Tool for Evaluating Solid Propellants Ignition Models
• Investigation on Ignition and Combustion Process in Granular Solid Propellant Chamber
• Internal Ballistics Simulation of a NAWC Tactical SRM
• Analyses of Fatigue Life Estimate for a Pressure Tap in a 40mm Gun Breech
• Deterred Propellant Optimization for Gun Systems
• Ballistic Performance of Steels and Aluminums in FE Firing Simulations
• Finite Element Modeling of Primer Impact to Understand the Dynamics of Misfires
• Interior Ballistics of Co-Layered Gun Propellant

LAUNCH DYNAMICS

• Stress Relaxation of Composite Gun Barrels with High Tensioned Overwrap—Modeling
• Measurement Principle of Moment of Inertia for Turret
• Analysis of 120mm Tank Gun Failure Due to Bore Obstruction
• Launch Dynamics of the APAM-MP Round
• Inclusion of Rifling and Variable Centerline in Gun Tubes for Enhanced Modeling of Launch Dynamics
• Simulation and Instrumentation Used to Develop a Super-Caliber Fin Set for a Precision Mortar
• 5.56mm M855 Accuracy and Jump Measurements
• Failure Analysis of .50 Caliber M20 API-T Bullet Burst
• Influence of Material Properties on Sabot Design
• The Effect of Threaded Joints on the Transmission of Vibrations During Gun Launch
• Modeling of the Dynamics of a 40 mm Gun and Ammunition System During Firing
• Characterization of a Potting Material for Gun Launch
• Gun Launch Dynamics of Pyrotechnic Materials
• Gun Launch Dynamics—Benchmarking State of the Art

VOLUME 2

TERMINAL BALLISTICS & IMPACT PHYSICS

• The Numerical Optimization of the Novel Kinetic Energy Penetrator for Tank Guns
• Estimation of Yield Stress in Tungsten Rods at High Strain-Rates by Taylor’s Impact Technique
• Ballistic Analysis of New Military Grade Magnesium Alloys for Armor Applications
• Study on Penetration Resistance of Tubular Spaced Armor by Jet
• Development of a Novel Ceramic Armor System: Analysis and Test
• A Computational Constitutive Model for Glass Subjected to Large Strains, High Strain Rates and High Pressures
• A Model of Compressible Jet Penetration
• Sensitivity of Johnson-Cook Constitutive Model Parameters in Modeling Penetration of Rolled Homogeneous Armor Steel Targets by Tungsten Rods
• Mass-Flux Model for Non Metallic Reactive Armor
• Experimental and Theoretical Study of Interaction Process Between Projectiles Containing Fluoropolymer and Titanium and Aluminium-Based Targets
• Ballistic Testing of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Armor Steel in Accordance with U.S. Military Armor Specifications
• PELE at Hypervelocity
• Effectiveness of Whipple Shields with Backplate Compared to Homogeneous Mild Steel Alone Against EFP Threats
• Lethality Analysis Based on a Fragmentation Model for Naturally Fragmenting Shells
• Development of Brick and Mortar Material Parameters for Numerical Simulations Using the Holmquist-Johnson-Cook Constitutive Model for Concrete
• Theoretical Analysis on the Interface Defeat of a Conical-Nosed Long Rod Penetration
• Research on the Process of Dual-Mode EFP Penetration into a Semi-Infinite Target
• Deceleration Analysis on Penetration Projectile Considering Mass Loss
• Penetration of Rigid Rods into Sand
• Experimental and Computational Study on High Velocity Fragment Impacts
• Numerical Study on Kinetic Energy Projectile Penetrating Multilayer Medium Target
• Supersonic Penetration by Jet Into Concrete: Research of Shaped Charge for Creating Large Cavity Diameter
• Time Resolved Engineering Metal Penetration Models
• Ballistic Performance and Failure Mode of High Performance 2139-T8 and 7449-T6 Aluminium Alloys
• Transverse Impact Response of a Linear Elastic Ballistic Fiber Yarn
• Properties of Cross-Plied Unidirectional Aramid Fiber Laminates for a New Detailed Military Specification: MIL-DTL-32378
• The Dynamic Response of Kevlar and Float Glass Panels to Blast Loading
• Fiber Interfacial Surface Energetics for Controlled Adhesion
• The Role of the Wave Impedance of the Sandwich Material in the Composite Armor Against Shaped Charge Jet
• An Experimental Technique to Characterise the Dynamic Response of Materials, or Material Combinations, to Explosive Blast
• The Erosion Threshold for High Velocity Geo-Penetrators
• The Mechanisms of Damage in Ballistic Fibers
• Ballistic Evaluation of Aluminum 7085-T7E01 and T7E02
• Sporicidal Effects of Iodine-Oxide Thermite Reaction Products
• 3D Flexible Hybrid Textile Structures Against High Velocity Impact
• Experimental and Numerical Study of Aluminum 6061-T6 Fragmentation Process at Very High Strain Rates
• Armoured Vehicle Response to the Roadside Mine Threat
• Penetration Behaviour Simulation of Shaped Charge Jets in Water Filled Targets
• Oblique Impact of Elongated Projectiles on Massive Targets
• A Model for Behind Armor Debris from EFP Impact
• High-Speed Penetration of Elongated Porous Projectiles
• Effects of EFP Solidity in Terminal Ballistics
• Modeling and Simulating the Performance of Transparent Spinel and the Effect of Defects on Dynamic Response
• Penetration Resistance of Porous (Damaged) Glass in Impact Velocities Interval from 300 m/s up to 1000 m/s
• Nondestructive Assessment and Analysis of Penetration Damage in Novel Mg Materials
• Experimental and Theoretical Estimate of Impact Conditions Effects on Projectiles Deceleration History in Target
• Eulerian vs. Lagrangian Methods in the Finite Element Analysis of Small Caliber Thick Plate Penetrations Events
• Scaled Impact Experiments into Borosilicate Glass
• Shock Impact Failure of Polycrystalline Microstructures: Modeling and Simulation
• Rigid-Body Concrete Penetration and the Sectional Momentum Effect
• Polymers as Potential Shaped Charge Liner Materials
• A Comparison of Penetration Algorithms: Predictions vs. Test Data for Kinetic Energy Rods
• Investigation of Projectile Trajectory in Multi-Hit Scenarios and the Influence of Damage Characteristics in Glass-Ceramic Transparent Armor
• Innovative Transparent Armour Concepts
• Detrimental Effects of Flexible Linear Shaped Charge (FLSC) to Nearby Plates Due to Varying Backspace Distance
• Soft Recovery of Medium-Caliber Projectiles
• Experimental Investigation on Dynamic Crack Propagating Perpendicularly Through Interface in Glass
• Light Metal-Ceramic Passive Armour for Special Application
• Discontinuity in the Energy Absorbed During Ballistic Impact in Aluminum Targets
• New Generation Maraging Steel and High-Carbon Bainitic Steel for Armours
• Numerical Investigation of Formation of Steel Linered Shaped Charge Jets
• A Concrete Tension Failure Model Under Impact Loading
• The Effect of Temperature on AEP 55 Vol. 2 Level 1 DM-31 Surrogate Performance
• Improving the Design Capability for Fragment Protection
• Experimental-Numerical Study of Inclined Impact in AI7075-T7351 Targets by 0.3 AP Projectiles
• Influence of Impacting Explosively Formed Projectiles on Long Rod Projectiles
• Impact Test of Organic Radical Secondary Battery
• Experimental Investigation of the Penetration and Perforation of Building Materials by Projectiles
• Blast Response Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Slabs: Experimental Procedure and Numerical Simulation
• Optimum Design of Magnesium-Based Multi-Layered Hybrid Armor
• The Effects of Surface Conditions on Dynamic Crack Propagation Through an Interface in Glass
• Effects of Lateral Edges Toward Penetration Depths
• Critical Impact Velocity of a Cemented Carbide Projectile Penetrating a Water Target
• A Modified Johnson-Cook Failure Model for Tungsten Carbide
• Interface Defeat of Long Rods Impacting Oblique Silicon Carbide
• Fracture Mechanics of Long Rod Projectiles Subjected to Oblique Moving Plates
• Volume Transfer Functions for Aluminium Lined Shaped Charge Penetration into Concrete
• An Experimental and Numerical Study of Ballistic Impacts on a Turbine Casing Material at Varying Temperatures
• Modelling Kinetic Energy Projectile Failure During Structured Armour Perforation
• Visualization and Analysis of Impact Damage in Sapphire
• Deflecting and Rotating Rigid Projectile Hitting Plate Edge
• Effect of Frictions on the Ballistic Performance of a 3D Warp Interlock Fabric: Numerical Analysis
• The Penetration Process of Jets and Long Rods in Water
• Damage Mechanisms in Dynamically Loaded AISI 4130 Steel
• Non-Orthogonal Kevlar® Fabric Architectures for Body Armor Applications
• Evaluation of the Response of Friction Stir Processed Panels Under Ballistic Loading
• Simulation of Small Ammunitions in Aviation Applications
• Why Impacted Yarns Break at Lower Speed than Classical Theory Predicts
• Unusual Transverse Compression Response of Non-Woven Ballistic Laminates
• Balancing Ballistic and Back-Face Deformation in Helmets: The Role of Alternative Resins, Fibers, and Fiber Architecture in Mass-Efficient Head Protection
• Application of a Ductile Damage Model to Ballistic Impact Analyses
• Protection of Light Armors Against Shaped Charge Projectiles
• Ballistic Testing of Nanocrystalline Hybrid Plates
• Computational Hydrocode Study of Target Damage Due to Fragment-Blast Impact

VULNERABILITY

• Blast Mitigation Seats for Armored Platforms—Development and Evaluation Methodology
• A Methodology to Predict Personnel Injury from Reflective Spall
• Ballistic Gelatine Behaviour Under Quasi-Static and Dynamic Loadings
• Fragment Analysis for the Joint Trauma Analysis and Prevention of Injury in Combat (JTAPIC) Program
• Survivability Evaluation of Blast Mitigation Seats for Armored Vehicles
• Vulnerability Model Validation for Commercial Aircraft
• An Automated Methodology for Calculating Optimized Preset Fuze Time Delay Function in Conjunction with the AVAL
• Analysis of Existing Injury Criteria in Order to Evaluate the Severity of Thoracic Impact Injury
• Experimental Methodology Using Digital Image Correlation to Assess Ballistic Helmet Blunt Trauma
• The Impact of High Accuracy Target Geometry in Modeling and Simulation to Support Live-Fire Test and Evaluation
• A Comprehensive Approach to Characterizing the Hazards of Explosive Countermeasures with Respect to Dismounted Troops
• MUVES 3—Vulnerability/Lethality Analysis Tool of the Future
• Overview of MUVES 3 and the MUVES 3 V/L Service
• Utilizing Vehicle Response Data from Under-Body Blast Tests
• Weapon FX Vulnerability and Optimization Code for Fragmenting Warheads
• Ballistic Vulnerability Analysis of Ground Combat Vehicles, Understanding the Process and Impact
• Standardization of Skin Penetration Assessment for Non-Lethal Impact Projectiles
• Impact Measurements of Different 40mm Non-Lethal Sponge Grenades
• Numerical Simulation of Kinetic Energy Non-Lethal Projectiles on Human Thorax
• Attenuation of a Blast Wave Through Cranial Bone
• Rapid Assessment of the Vulnerability of a Structure to Blast Effects
• Numerical Modeling of Rocket Warhead Detonation and Fragmentation
• Descent Modeling in Rotorcraft Vulnerability Assessment
• Ammunition and Weapon Effects in Confined Operational Urban Theatre in the Vicinity of Own Troops
• Capability Improvements for Modeling Fragment Impact in ALE3D

Author Index