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Recent Developments in Shaped Charge Technology
Author(s) -
Chou P. C.,
Flis W. J.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.56
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1521-4087
pISSN - 0721-3115
DOI - 10.1002/prep.19860110402
Subject(s) - warhead , shaped charge , breakup , kinetic energy , jet (fluid) , charge (physics) , penetration (warfare) , mechanics , nuclear engineering , mechanical engineering , engineering , physics , aerospace engineering , classical mechanics , chemistry , operations research , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics , explosive material
Shaped‐charge principles, including analytical work, computer‐code simulations, and experimental results, are reviewed. It is assumed that the reader has a basic understanding of the functioning of shaped charges, and emphasizes developments in recent years. The survey is divided into four sections: Liner Collapse, Jet Formation, Jet Breakup, and Target Penetration. Only traditional shaped charges are covered; kinetic‐energy penetrators and self‐forging‐fragment warheads are not included. Ninety‐nine references are cited.