Abstract: This paper demonstrates the capability to perform three-dimensional computations for explosive-metal interaction problems with complex sliding surfaces. An analysis is performed for an explosive ...

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of a copper torsion test specimen exhibiting a thermal softening instability at a high strain rate. A consititutive relationship derived from test data includes ...

Abstract: A Lagrangian analysis technique is presented for two-dimensional axi-symmetric impact problems involving elastic-plastic flow. This technique is based on a triangular finite-element formulation rather ...

Abstract: A three-dimensional analysis is presented for high velocity impact problems. A Lagrangian finite-element technique is formulated for tetrahedron elements subjected to large strains and displacements. ...

Abstract: A Lagrangian finite-element analysis technique is presented for two-dimensional plane strain problems involving time-dependent incompressible flow of viscous liquids. The incompressibility feature is ...

Abstract: This paper describes the development of a high-speed torsional testing machine and results obtained on the strain-rate dependent strength of copper at large shear strains. Test techniques and ...

Abstract: This paper presents torsional test results for six metals subjected to large shear strains and high strain rates. Included are 2024-T351 aluminum, 7039 aluminum, low alloy steel, S-7 tool steel, ...

Abstract: This paper presents torsional test results for six ductile metals subjected to large shear strains and high strain rates. Included are OFHC copper, Cartridge brass, Nickel 200, Armco IF iron, ...