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Comprehensive coverage of weapon damage effects on a variety of objects Damaging Effects of Weapons and Ammunition delivers a thorough exploration of a range of issues related to the effects of ammunition and weapons. The book includes coverage of the basic concepts of the theory of efficiency and the physical foundations of the functional and damaging effects of fragments, shaped charges, high-explosive and penetrating weapons. The author discusses the calculation formulas used to evaluation the parameters of damage fields and their interaction with various objects. Additionally, the book expands on the damage criteria of weapons, the characteristics of the vulnerability of objects with respect to a variety of damaging factors, dependencies for assessing safe distances, and the resistance of various structures to the effects of explosion and impact. Damaging Effects of Weapons and Ammunition also offers: Detailed calculation methods indicating areas of application and the necessary units of used quantities Extensive examples of classic designs of ammunition from around the world Discussions of the characterization of various types of ammunition, including high-explosive, fragment, penetrative, and shaped charges A chapter on the numerical simulation of high-speed processes Perfect for technical specialists working in the fields of explosion safety and explosives, Damaging Effects of Weapons and Ammunition also belongs in the libraries of researchers and students studying explosion phenomena, explosive technologies, explosion safety, and materials science.

Waffentechnik: Grundlagen für Aus- und Weiterbildung In kurzen Kapiteln bietet Grundlagen der Waffen- und Munitionstechnik einen Einblick in Historie, Gegenwart und derzeitige Entwicklung der Waffentechnik. Enthalten sind sowohl die Grundzüge der Ballistik als auch Beschreibungen der gängigen Waffen- und Munitionsgattungen. Das Fachbuch Grundlagen der Waffen- und Munitionstechnik unterstützt in der militärfachlichen Ausbildung in der Bundeswehr und in Polizeieinheiten. Das Nachschlagewerk bietet aber auch dem interessierten Kenner einmalige Einblicke. Aus dem Inhalt: Ballistik Explosionsstoffe Rohrwaffen Lafetten und Anbauteile Begriffsbestimmungen bei Waffen Rohrwaffengebundene Munition Nicht-Rohrwaffengebundene Munition Flugkörper Luftwaffen- und Marineeigentümliche Munition

This book comprehensively discusses essential aspects of terminal ballistics, combining experimental data, numerical simulations and analytical modeling.This new, 3rd edition reflects a number of recent advances in materials science, such as the use of polyurea layers on metallic plates in order to improve their ballistics. In addition, more data and analyses are now available on dwell and interface defeat in ceramic tiles coated with polymers, and are presented here. Lastly, the new edition includes new results, numerical and empirical, concerning the DIF issue in brittle solids, as well as the “upturn” phenomenon in the stress–strain curves of ductile solids.The author also added a new analysis of concrete penetration experiments which accounts for the scaling issue in this field. This is a new,and important, addition which we are happy to announce. They also added some new insights into the interaction of EEP's and FSP projectiles with metallic plates.Throughout thebook, the authors demonstrate the advantages of the simulation approach in terms of understanding the basic physics behind the phenomena investigated, making it a must-read for all professionals who need to understand terminal ballistics.

With new chapters, homework problems, case studies, figures, and examples, Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition, Third Edition encourages superior design and innovative applications in the field of ballistics. It examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon's behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. New coverage in the Third Edition includes gas-powered guns, and naval ordinance. With its thorough coverage of interior, exterior and terminal ballistics, this new edition continues to be the standard resource for those studying the technology of guns and ammunition.

Dieses Werk bietet eine umfassende Darstellung der Ballistik mit engem Bezug zur Praxis. Es beschreibt kaliberunabhängig die Grundlagen und Rechenmodelle in den vier Haupt­gebieten der Ballistik mit vielen Fakten, Hinweisen und Beispielen aus der jahrzehntelangen Erfahrung des Autors.Innenballistik: Eigenschaften von Explosivstoffen (Zünd‐ und Treibmittel), Berechnungs­verfahren des Gasdruckes und der Geschwindigkeit von Geschossen und Raketen während der Beschleunigung, alternative Systeme der Projektilbeschleunigung, Beschleunigung von Splittern.Abgangsballistik: Dynamik des Momentes, in dem das Geschoss die Mündung der Waffe verlässt und die Pulvergase aus dem Rohr strömen, Auswirkungen auf den Waffenträger, Grundlage für die Nahschussprobleme in Kriminalistik und Rechtsmedizin.Außenballistik: Kräfte, die auf das Geschoss einwirken und deren Bestimmung, Beschreibung der Rechenmodelle zur Bestimmung von Flugbahnen (inkl. „Ballistic Coefficient“), Theorie der gyroskopischen Stabilisierung von Geschossen, der aero­dynamischen Optimierung von Flugkörpern.Endballistik: Zusammenstellung experimentell ermittelter Fakten und Daten. Grundlagen für den Entwurf von Schutzeinrichtungen, Probleme der Prüfung von ballistischem Schutz, einschließlich möglicher Lösungen, ausführliche Darstellung des Abprallens von Geschossen, dem speziell in der Forensik große Bedeutung zukommt.Das Werk wendet sich an Ballistiker und Armeeangehörige, Polizeiangehörige und Kriminalisten sowie Schießstandsachverständige, Sportschützen, Jäger und weitere Interessierte.

Ballistics Explained...In Plain Language! The physics of firearms and ammunition can be difficult to understand, with numerous technical terms and definitions that warrant explanation. In Big Book of Ballistics, author and ballistics expert Philip Massaro lifts the veil. He explains interior, exterior and terminal ballistics in plain language. Massaro takes you on a journey that starts inside the cartridge case and terminates on the other side of a blasted-out target. Whether new or experienced, your knowledge of bullet performance and choice will be pushed to the absolute limit, as the world of factory and custom bullet and component choices is revealed. No dry technical manual, Big Book of Ballistics relies on Massaro's worldwide pursuit of small, medium and dangerous game adventure in heart-pounding true stories that make the science of ballistics as real as it gets. Inside the book:The terminology of ballistics in plain languageHow to choose the best ammunitionSuccessful long-range shooting principlesTerminal ballistics of hunting, target and self-defense bulletsIllustrative charts/graphs depict comparisons between bullet shapes, trajectories and wind driftModern developments in bullet technology can greatly enhance hunting and shooting performance. Understand the ballistic benefits with Big Book of Ballistics.

Written by the nation's foremost authority on gunshot wounds and forensic techniques as they relate to firearm injuries, this third edition of a bestseller provides critical updates to information on gunshot wounds and the weapons and ammunition used to inflict them. The book describes practical aspects of ballistics, wound ballistics, and the classification of various wounds caused by handguns, rifles, and shotguns. It also explains autopsy techniques and procedures and laboratory analyses relating to weapons and gunshot evidence. A much-needed update after nearly 20 years, the third edition of Gunshot Wounds provides the latest and most thorough information on firearms and best practices for examining firearm-related wounds.

This book comprehensively discusses essential aspects of terminal ballistics, combining experimental data, numerical simulations and analytical modeling. Employing a unique approach to numerical simulations as a measure of sensitivity for the major physical parameters, the new edition also includes the following features: new figures to better illustrate the problems discussed; improved explanations for the equation of state of a solid and for the cavity expansion process; new data concerning the Kolsky bar test; and a discussion of analytical modeling for the hole diameter in a thin metallic plate impacted by a shaped charge jet. The section on thick concrete targets penetrated by rigid projectiles has now been expanded to include the latest findings, and two new sections have been added: one on a novel approach to the perforation of thin concrete slabs, and one on testing the failure of thin metallic plates using a hydrodynamic ram.

There have never been more bullet choices for today's shooters and hunters, and in this indispensable guide to modern bullets, ballistician Philip P. Massaro expertly breaks down every facet of proper bullet selection for hunting, competition, target shooting, and self-defense.Understanding Ballistics: Complete Guide to Bullet Selection gives you:Detailed overviews of almost all available bullets in factory-loaded and component form.More caliber/bullet combinations than any other book on the subject.Best bullet choices for rimfire and centerfire rifles and handguns.

Providing new chapters, homework problems, case studies, figures, and examples, Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition, Second Edition encourages superior design and innovative applications in the field of ballistics. It examines the analytical and computational tools used to predict a weapon's behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. What's New in the Second Edition: Includes computer examples in Mathcad (available on the CRC website) Adds a section of color plates, to better help readers visualize the physical concepts of ballistics Contains sections on modern explosives equations of state for detonation physics modeling and on probability of hit Provides a solutions manual for those teaching college and training courses This book covers exterior ballistics, exploring the physics behind trajectories, including linear and nonlinear aeroballistics, and focuses on the effects of projective impact, including details on shock physics, shaped charges, penetration, fragmentation, and wound ballistics. Reviews and integrates the fundamental science and engineering concepts involved in guns and ammunition Uses straightforward, easy-to-read style, and careful development of complex topics Shares insights rooted in the experience of renowned experts, many associated with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and International Ballistics Society The field of ballistics comprises three main areas of specialization: interior, exterior, and terminal ballistics. This book explains all three areas, offering a seamless presentation of the complex phenomena that occur during the launch, flight, and impact of a projectile.

This fascinating blend of popular science and military history examines the science of war, demonstrating the close connection between the discovery of basic physical principles and the development of weaponry over the ages. Physics has played a critical role in warfare since the earliest times. Barry Parker highlights famous battles of the past as well as renowned scientists and inventors such as Leonardo, Galileo, Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein whose work had an impact on the technology of combat. Mechanics and the laws of motion led to improved shell trajectories; gas dynamics proved important to the interior ballistics of rifles and cannons; and space exploration resulted in intercontinental missiles, spy satellites, and drone aircraft. Parker emphasizes the special discoveries that had revolutionary effects on the art of warfare: the Chinese invention of gunpowder, the development of firearms, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the deployment of the airplane in the First World War, and in our era the unleashing of the enormous power inherent in nuclear fission and fusion.

Gun Digest has been publishing Cartridges of the World since 1965. This newest, most comprehensive 14th Edition has been totally updated, with a newly expanded, full-color 64-page color section featuring essays from some of today's most prominent gun writers. Every firearms enthusiast, cartridge collector and hand loader will benefit from Cartridges of the World, 14th Edition.

This fascinating book starts with the basics, going back to the days of muzzle loading before considering the various attempts made over the centuries to improve the bullet. It moves on to examine the development of the cartridge right up to the present day, and provides the reader with a clear understanding of the principles governing the bullet's flight. Topics covered include the factors that influence ballistic performance and accuracy;'internal ballistics'(factors influencing performance whilst the bullet is still in the barrel) and'external ballistics'(factors affecting the bullet's flight when it leaves the barrel). Simple formulae are included to enhance the understanding of the principles involved. The book also describes a number of interesting experiments concerning performance and accuracy and presents the results. It aims to assist those enthusiasts who make their own bullets by analysing faults that have an impact on accuracy and covers both rifled firearms and smooth-bore guns.Includes a glossary that incorporates rifle terminology and those terms specific to the shotgun, and is superbly illustrated with over 100 colour photographs.

The long-range game has changed! It's been seven years since ballistics expert L.P. Brezny wrote the first edition of Gun Digest Book of Long-Range Shooting. Much has changed in the distance game in that time, and Brezny covers it all in this completely updated 2nd Edition. Inside you'll find: Best new guns going long New calibers and loadings Big-bore heavy-hitters for 1,000 yards and beyond The lowdown on Rifle Golf, the hottest new long-range game The hottest optics, props, chronographs, and techniques With hundreds of fresh photos and page after page of exciting new information on guns, optics, and ammunition, plus a special chapter dedicated to long-range experts in uniform, Brezny's 40-plus years behind the gun and on the bench come to life. You'll see just how far the sport of long-range shooting has come. If you've been stuck in the rut of the 100-yard rifle range and are yearning for something more challenging, this is the book you must read first.

This monograph covers all important issues of terminal ballistics in a comprehensive way combining experimental data, numerical simulations and analytical modeling. It uses a unique approach to numerical simulations as sensitivity measure for the major physical parameters.In the first chapter, the book includes necessary details about the experimental equipment which are used for ballistic tests. The second chapter covers essential features of the codes which are used in recent years all over the world, the Euler vs. Lagrange schemes, meshing techniques etc. The third chapter, devoted to the penetration mechanics of rigid rods, brings the update of modeling in this field. The fourth chapter deals with plate perforation and the fifth chapter deals with the penetration of shaped charge jets and eroding long rods. The last chapter includes several techniques for the disruption and defeating of the main threats in armor design. Throughout the book the authors demonstrate the advantages of the simulation approach in understanding the basis physics behind the investigated phenomena.

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The type of firearm used in a crime can usually be identified by the bullet or by the casings left at the scene. Provide your readers with a revealing look at the tools and techniques used in ballistics research. The tiniest bit of evidence can unravel the most puzzling of crimes. Includes sidebars containing first-person accounts and historical crime-solving breakthroughs.

Even the earliest weapon developers faced the need to understand how and why guns and ammunition work in order to improve their effectiveness. As weapons became more sophisticated, the field of ballistics naturally divided into three main areas of specialization: interior, exterior, and terminal ballistics. Providing unique coverage of all three ar

Ballistic Materials and Penetration Mechanics deals with ballistically protective materials and penetration mechanics. The book discusses historical and practical considerations of ballistic protection, including metallic armor, as well as ballistic testing methodology, the ability of a protective material to stop or slow down a particular projectile, and the theoretical aspects of penetration mechanics. It also highlights the importance of stress wave analysis in the penetration and spalling phenomena. Organized into 12 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the history of the armor and the modern helmet. It proceeds with a discussion of variations in ballistic test methods, errors in test methods, and the importance of the hardness and geometry of both the target and the projectile. The next chapters focus on the importance of fibrous armor, materials that are visually transparent and resistant to penetration by high-energy projectiles and fragments, and transparent armor and ceramic composite armor. The reader is also introduced to materials used in the design of metallic armor, the role of stress waves in the penetration problem, and the use of computer simulation to analyze ballistic impact experiments. The book looks at numerical techniques for modeling hypervelocity impact and concludes with a chapter on the penetration mechanics of textile structures. This book is a valuable resource for scientists working at government, industrial, and university laboratories, as well as law enforcement officers and others who want information on materials that provide the best protection against damage from impacts, explosions, and bullets.

Concentrating on the practical aspects, this volume comprehensively covers handgun ballistics for law enforcement officers and civilian handgun enthusiasts. Separate segments are presented on an interior, exterior and terminal ballistics. Interior Ballistics includes information on the cartridge, handgun mechanisms, the revolver, the semi-automatic pistol, identification of handgun and ammunition components, and test conditions. Exterior Ballistics explains bullet noise, velocities, bullet interruption, hollow base and bevel base bullets, chamber length and barrel length. Terminal Ballistics i.