Linear and Non-linear Trajectories of Oblique Penetration into a Granular System

Authors

Waseem Ghazi Alshanti, Department of Mathematics, University of Hail, K S AFollow
Ahmad Ghazi Alshanti, Department of Computer Engineering, Girne American University, Cyprus, Turkey.Follow

Author Country (or Countries)

K S A

Abstract

In this paper, a two-dimensional discrete element model based on the soft particle method has been carried out to capture the dynamical behavior of a two-dimensional granular bed impacted by a projectile penetrating it obliquely. We systematically study the influence of the projectile’s impact angle on the penetration profile of the projectile underneath the granular bed. The outcomes of the model suggest that the trajectory of the projectile exhibits a significant transition from linear to non-linear gradually with the decreasing of the projectile’s impact angle. A function that models the profiles of the projectile’s motion beneath the granular bed is also given.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

http://dx.doi.org/10.18576/amis/110325

Recommended Citation

Ghazi Alshanti, Waseem and Ghazi Alshanti, Ahmad (2017) "Linear and Non-linear Trajectories of Oblique Penetration into a Granular System," Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences: Vol. 11: Iss. 3, Article 25.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18576/amis/110325
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/amis/vol11/iss3/25