1.4.1 Objective 1
1st Objective – To define and create an FEA model that accurately represents / portrays a real
life ballistic impact.
Result parameters – the thickness of plate at which the bullets no longer penetrate. The total
depth of dent for the plates which did not penetrate. And for all, the diameter of influence,
Determine what details of the model really influence. Spinning, the rifling marks – What details
can we exclude to simplify the analysis
1.4.2 Objective 2
2nd Objective – Changing parameters to optimise or get least damage / penetration. Optimise
the effectiveness of the armour, for the least amount of material. – Change the number and
thickness of plates, the angle. Measure visuually if penetration occurs
1.4.3 Objective 3
3rd Objective – modelling the different ammunition types to analyse the impact. Measure the
plastic deformation, energy, strain.