Acceleration Measurement Analysis on Warhead Penetration/Explosion on Concrete Targets

Abstract Blast wave will be generated in concrete when hit by projectiles at a high velocity. Such blast wave will severely threaten structures. The impact acceleration on the structure surface is an instinctive indicator of the propagation of blast wave, since the acceleration is closely linked to the penetration and explosion state of the warhead. This paper conducted acceleration measurement and analysis on the penetration and explosion of penetration warheads on reinforced concrete target. In addition, test results, on-board testing results and numerical results have been compared to analyze the damage process and mechanism of the target, providing basis for warhead design, target design, simulating calculation and damage efficacy evaluation.