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There are currently only a few publications available that provide information on the damaging effects of weapons and ammunition in a systematic and up‐to‐date manner. The author has attempted to fill this void.

This book contains a description of the physical fundamentals of the effects of weapons and ammunition. The introduction provides the basic concepts of the theory of combat effectiveness of weapons. The first chapter deals with the designs and effects of fragmentation munitions; the second chapter talks about munitions with shaped charges. The third chapter describes high‐explosive weapons and ammunition; the fourth chapter is devoted to penetration weapons and ammunition. Since the study of the explosion and impact processes nowadays is impossible without extensive application of numerical simulation, the author found it necessary to devote a separate chapter to these issues (Chapter 5). It does not aim to teach how to create software systems for numerical modeling – a large number of those exist already – rather, it is important to learn how to use existing systems competently.

Calculation formulas for estimating parameters of damage fields and their interaction with different objects are provided. Damage criteria are provided, too; vulnerability characteristics of objects in relation to different damaging factors are given, as well as formulas for evaluation of safe distances and resistance of different objects and structures to explosion and impact action.

When writing this book, the author has used the experience of teaching the relevant disciplines at the Novosibirsk State Technical University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Ustinov Baltic State Technical University, and Zhukovsky Military Aviation Technical University in Russia. It also reflects the results of the author's own research.

The book does not cover designs and operation of weapon control and guidance systems, as they are separate and extensive subject for study. The dimensions used are not always given in the international unit system SI, since specific artillery units are generally used in cited literature and classical publications on the effects of weapons and ammunition.

The author hopes that readers will understand the units used, which will help them to get acquainted with those publications in the future. To facilitate the unit translations, tables with ratios and necessary explanations are provided in the appendix. It is assumed that readers are familiar with the basics of probability theory, explosion physics, and gas dynamics.

The textbook is aimed at students, postgraduate students, and professionals, which specialize in the study of explosive phenomena and explosion safety. In addition, it will be useful for other professionals in the development of protective measures against terrorism and explosion‐related technological accidents.

I gratefully acknowledge the support of my son, Alexei, in preparing this book, especially for the help in improving the style of my English.