Mariusz Kosobudzki

Analysis of Material Punching Including a Rotational Speed of the Projectile

Materials used for the construction of ballistic shields are characterized by a variety of behaviours under the influence of external loads. Ballistic impact (by a bullet) in armour (ballistic shield) is an example of the phenomena that could be considered in the category of a dynamic load caused by the strike of the mass. Computer simulations are commonly used in such situations. It is especially important to adopt a proper model of the behaviour of the material. This paper presents the results obtained by simulating free 3D points and using the application developed by the authors for the purpose of this research. The made calculations include the translational motion and rotary motion of the projectile as well as the stiffness of the material, the damping of the material, friction at the points of contacting surfaces, viscous friction and plastic deformation (the material beyond the plastic yield point is perfectly plastic). The results of simulations were validated with experimental research.

The Model of Estimating the Loss of Maintenance Potential the High Mobility Wheeled Vehicle

In the paper, the model of estimating the loss of maintenance potential of high mobility wheeled vehicles within proving ground tests is presented. This problem is up-to-date, especially important for military vehicles. The authors have analysed the selected requirements directed to this class of vehicles. In the main body of the paper, some model that could be applied in on-line system of prognostic Health and Usage Monitoring System (pHUMS) was presented. This model can be used to analyse information about the maintenance process of vehicle before some maintenance decision would be made.

Chosen Problems of Selection the Basic Chassis for the Special Purpose Body

The chosen problems of selection the basic chassis for special purpose body are presented in the paper. The technical data of chassis have to go through various tests, most often within the proving ground tests. The paper contains the analysis of chosen tests and their usefulness in the design process of special purpose vehicle.