ABSTRACT

This book gives a broad based view of metals in military service, covering several examples and rationales. It is useful for the militarist and for the metallurgist or materials scientist. The content of the book is based on course notes compiled for undergraduate and post-graduate students.

chapter 2|7 pages

Brass and Steel Cartridge Cases

chapter 4|9 pages

Steel Gun Barrels

chapter 5|5 pages

Heavy Metal Kinetic Energy Penetrators

chapter 6|6 pages

Copper Shaped Charge Penetrators

chapter 7|3 pages

Ferrous Fragmenting Projectiles

chapter 10|7 pages

Alloys for Military Bridges