Tutorial on Ballistic Shock in Armored
Vehicles
Mr. W. Scott Walton, US
Abstract: Armored vehicles must survive the impact
of enemy projectiles and be able to fight back afterwards. In many cases,
the worst case condition for shock qualification of vehicle components is
ballistic shock, resulting from the non-perforating impact of enemy
projectiles. This shock presents unique challenges for measuring
instrumentation and equipment design. Measurement errors from the use of
standard commercial transducers in this unique military environment can be so
severe that non-standard measurement techniques must be used. Unique
transducers, such as the ATC velocity gage, have been developed to meet this
need. Advances in measurement instrumentation, simulation techniques, and
analytical modeling of ballistic shock events have resulted in more realistic
shock protection requirements for armored vehicles.
Mr. Walton has spent more than 30 years at ATC shooting at
armored vehicles, measuring shock, and testing vehicle components. Mr.Fydman has extensive experience in shock and vibration
testing and structural modeling of armored vehicles during ballistic
shock.
To return to the Program, use the back button above