At the end of this course, the students; 1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints 3) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 4) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Armor Systems and Technologies, Penetration Teories,Shock Physics,Introduction to Explosive Effects, Shaped Charges,Fatigue Crack Propagation
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction/Armor Systems and Technologies
2nd Week
Armor Systems and Technologies
3rd Week
Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Metals
4th Week
Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Concrete
5th Week
Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Soils
6th Week
Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Seramics
7th Week
Penetration Teories- Penetration and Perforation of Composites
8th Week
MIDTERM
9th Week
Shock Physics
10th Week
Introduction to Explosive Effects
11th Week
Shaped Charges
12th Week
Fatigue Crack Propagation
13th Week
Project Presentations
14th Week
Project Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Impact Mechanics, W.J. Stronge, Cambridge University Press Applied Impact Mechanics, Rao,John Wiley Plasticity and Impact Mechanics, N.K. Gupta, Wiley Eastern Limited Fracture Mechanics, E.E. Gdoutos, Kluwer Academic Publisher, Netherlands(1993) Strength&Fracture of Engineering Solids, David K. Felbeck, Anthony G. Atkins, Prentice-Hall Inc.(1996)