Analysis Model on Penetration Depth of Concrete by Eroding Long-Rod Projectiles

Mass loss should be considered while calculating the penetration depth of concrete by eroding long-rod projectiles of high velocity.The penetration process is divided into two phases:eroding phase and rigid phase.During eroding phase,a model to predict the penetration depth is established on the assumption that there is a chipping region in the bottom of crater.During rigid phase,Forrestal formula is adopted to calculate the penetration depth.Using this model,the depth of concrete penetration by a tungsten alloy long-rod projectile is calculated.When the critical eroding velocity is between 950 m/s and 1 000 m/s,the result is in good agreement with the experimental data.