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This paper provides an overview of the calculation of penetration. Particular emphasis is placed on numerical simulation of penetration. The predictive capability of current wave propagation codes for impact problems as well as requirements for improving their predictive capability are discussed.
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Kimsey, K.D. (1984). Calculation of Penetration. In: Nemat-Nasser, S., Asaro, R.J., Hegemier, G.A. (eds) Theoretical foundation for large-scale computations for nonlinear material behavior. Mechanics of elastic and inelastic solids 6, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6213-2_8
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