COMPARATIVE NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF AN ARMOR PLATE UNDER EXPLOSION

Abstract

This paper presents, in a very synthetic manner, some aspects regarding developing of the blast wave calculus. So, essential aspects are presented starting with experimental formulas and finishing with the newest numerical procedures. These procedures are used for numerical analysis of the behavior of some armor plates. The armor plates are made in many constructive solutions, depending on the aim. Our work is referring to the behavior of the armor plates under explosion, especially the behavior of the armor personnel carrier plates under mine explosion. Two constructive solutions are analyzed and compared with the plane armor plate. Finally, this work presents numerical solutions, models and conclusion which can be used for the improving of the protection against mines, available for armor personnel carrier as well as for others structures having such requirements.