Computational ballistics / [organized by] Brazilian Navy Research Institute, Alberto Luiz Coimbra Post-Graduation and Research in Engineering Institute ; editor: A. A. Motta

"The lack of international gatherings where researchers can discuss their recent developments within a broad scope of subjects related to Ballistics let to IPqM and COPPE/UFRJ to organize this international scientific conference"-- Preface

Includes bibliographical references and index

Sponsored by: National Association for Technological Diffusion and Standardization of Ballistics Protections (Associação Nacional para Difusão Tecnológica e Normatização de Proteções Balísticas - ANDB), National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (Conselho Ncional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnológico - CNPq), Petrobrás Research Center (Centro de Pesquisas da Petrobrás - CENPES), SECONCITEM (Navy Executive Secretary of the Science and Technology Council) ; Supported by Brazilian Association for Computational Mechanics (Associação Brasileira de Mecânica Computacional - ABMEC)

Preface Foreword Invited speakers H-adaptivity modeling of impact problems E.B. Becker and G.C. Bessete Modeling using the finite element method and its object orientated implementation P.R.B. Devloo Application of torpedo piles as fixed points for offshore platform mooring systems A.M. da Costa, C. dos S Amaral and C. de O. Cardoso Current developments on ballistics in the Brazilian Navy Research Institute (IPqM) - a review on ballistics science A. de A. Motta, E. B. Becker and N.F.F. Ebecken Response of soils and structures under impact loading using the discrete element method J.D. Riera, I. Iturrioz and R.D. Rios Edge-based finite element for nonlinear solid mechanics and unsteady transport problems A.L.G.A. Coutinho, J.L.D. Alves, M.A.D. Martins and D.A.F. de Souza Time-space adaptive large eddy simulation in arbitrary lagrangian-eulerian co-ordinates: application to fluid-structure interaction P.A.B. De Sampaio, P.H. Hallak, A.L.G.A. Coutinho and M.S. Pfeil Simulators for ballistics - Part I The use of a RTOS for simulating ballistic phenomena J.V. Calvano Simulators for ballistics - Part II On the use of JAVA as a paradigm for simulators J.V. Calvano Shock-waves, composites, and geopolymers C. Thaumaturgo On the repair of damaged columns of semi-submersible platforms M.A. Maddalena, T.A. Netto and J.C.R. Cyrino Influence of variation of parameters in the flight of a fin-stabilized projectile A.L.T. Rezende and C.A.P. Sarzeto Flow field computational analysis in a combustor of a solid fuel ramjet assisted projectile H. Cordeiro and A. Nieckele A finite element model for dynamic fracturing of hard rocks by blasting A.D.R. Lima, C. Romanel and D.M. Roehl Dynamic fracture toughness of alumina with niobia addition L.H.L. Louro, A.V. Gomes and CR.C. Costa Processing of alumina resistant to 7.62mm armour piercing C.V. Rocha, C. A. Costa and M.A.P. Santos Evaluation of silicon nitride for ballistic armour applications C.V. Rocha and C. A. Costa Changing of ballistic parameters from aged gun propellants W.P.C de Klerk and C.A. van Driel A survey in conservation laws and some applications W. Neves Author index