An optimization of a multi-layered plate under ballistic impact

International Journal of Solids and Structures

Volumn 42, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 123-137

  Park, Myungsoo ^a   Yoo, Jeonghoon ^a   Chung, Dong Teak ^b  

^a Yonsei University   (South Korea)

^b Korea Univ of Technol Education   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Ballistic impact; Explicit time integration finite element method; Mesh dependency; Perforation criteria; Response surface method; Size optimization

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM; BALLISTICS; CARBON STEEL; COMPUTER SIMULATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; INTEGRATION; OPTIMIZATION; PLASTICITY; STRAIN HARDENING; SURFACE PHENOMENA;

BALLISTIC IMPACT; EXPLICIT TIME-INTEGRATION FINITE ELEMENT METHODS; MESH-DEPENDENCY; PERFORATION CRITERIA; RESPONSE SURFACE METHOD; SIZE OPTIMIZATION;

PLATES (STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS);

EID: 5644289758     PISSN: 00207683     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2004.07.008     Document Type: Article

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