Study on physical behaviors according to element formulations of ballistic impact simulation models

Abstract

During modeling ballistic impact, physical behaviors were investigated according to element formulations. In order to conduct the investigation, a simple ballistic impact simulation model was used. Several case studies consisting of FEM (Finite Element Method) and SPH (Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics) models were conducted using the LS-DYNA research/commercial code. As a result, these case studies suggest that the SPH formulation is effective to simulate interactions among particles after failures so that the penetration phenomenon of the projectile were well described. In addition, some parameters relating to the SPH formulation such as particle spacing and smoothing length constant were investigated. Finally, for the verification, 20 mm fragment simulating projectile tests to verify the protection performance of K9 Thunder grill louver were compared with the simulations applying the FEM and SPH formulations.

Keywords

ballistic impact simulation element formulations finite element method smoothed particle hydrodynamics

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