Lip Height and its Significance in Ballistic Studies

  • S. N. Dikshit Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.48.3872
Keywords: Projectile, Ballistic parameters, Armour plates

Abstract

The mechanism of lip formation in steel arrnour plates has been investigated. Low alloy steelarrnour plates of20, 40 and 80 mm thickness were impacted at zero incidence by steel projectiles of 6.l ,20 and 40 mm diameter, respectively at.different velocities. The lip height was observed to exhibitdefinite correlations with other ballistic parameters like depth of penetration, crater volume, plasticzone and kinetic energy of the projectile.

Author Biography

S. N. Dikshit, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad
Col (Dr) SN Dikshit obtained his ME (Mechanical) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and PhD from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in 1982 and 1994 respectively. At DefenceMetallurgical Research Laboratory, he is actively engaged in the design and development of lightweight Kanchan composite armour and 'explosive reactive armour' for the protection ofmain battletanks Arjun. Vijayanta and Ajeya. He has published several papers in international and national journals. He is a life member of the Indian Institute of Metals. He has been awarded Vishisht Seva Medal for his meritorious services in the field of armour in 1997.104entry side of thick steeldence exhibits a definitelised to estimate a host oframeters like U, Xp and Llishing the ballistic worthh different T/D ratios.

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Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Dikshit, S. (2013). Lip Height and its Significance in Ballistic Studies. Defence Science Journal, 48(1), 99-104. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.48.3872
Issue
Vol 48 No 1: Futuristic Technologies on Semiconductors
Section
Armaments & Explosives
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