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A -- ADVANCED NUMERICAL PREDICTION OF TARGET RESPONSE SOL DSWA01-97-R-0030 POC Daniel Bertuna, Negotiator, (703) 325-1197, Scott G. Morton, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-1200. This synopsis is for an effort which will develop the ability to accurately predict the response of fixed, complex targets to conventional weapons effects. It will entail developing, benchmarking and applying a new numerical analysis procedure using "first principle" computer codes. These codes will be used for problems involing the transient dynamic response of fixed structures subjected to conventional weapon effects. The computer code to be developed should use meshless modeling of the continuum such as that found in smooth particle methods or element free galerkin to handle damage patterns, failure surfaces, and failure propagation which are not known a priori. For information contact Daniel Bertuna, (703) 325-1197. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. As of 31 May 96, Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsisand more. Please check us out at www.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 97-71 (0108)

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