Masters Theses
Abstract
"Identifying how changes in the physical parameters of an Explosively Formed Projectile (EFP) affect its performance is crucial in determining what physical parameters could be changed to achieve a desired performance. This research analyzes five of the physical parameters of an EFP, similar to an Iranian design (Worsey, 2009), and the effects on performance. The five physical parameters selected for this research were charge weight, confining geometry, flyer thickness, flyer curvature, and explosives-type. Eighteen different EFP designs were used to test the penetration, measured velocity, production of a dominant projectile, and kinetic energy of these five physical parameters. Of the physical parameters tested, the charge weight and flyer thickness affected the projectile's performance the most. The author's objective of this work is to use the research information contained herein to design an EFP capable of testing military armor to protect and save lives"--Abstract, page iii.
Advisor(s)
Baird, Jason, 1955-
Committee Member(s)
Lusk, Braden
Worsey, Paul Nicholas
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Explosives Engineering
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publication Date
Spring 2011
Pagination
xvi, 144 pages
Geographic Coverage
United States
Rights
© 2011 Phillip Russell Mulligan, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Ballistics -- Research -- United StatesExplosives -- Research -- United StatesPenetration mechanicsProjectiles -- Design
Thesis Number
T 9848
Print OCLC #
785158248
Electronic OCLC #
729409666
Recommended Citation
Mulligan, Phillip R., "The effects select physical parameters have on an explosively formed projectile's performance" (2011). Masters Theses. 6795.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/6795
