Research Article

Application of a Microstructure-Based ISV Plasticity Damage Model to Study Penetration Mechanics of Metals and Validation through Penetration Study of Aluminum

Table 1

Parameters of Al for calibration.

ParametersValue

Shear modulus ()25.56 GPa
Bulk modulus (Bulk)66.67 GPa
Melt temperature (K)933.52°F
Heat generation term0.37
Particle fracture toughness1000
Particle McClintock damage constant0.3