Ballistic performance of ceramic/composite structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.10.042
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the ballistic behavior of ceramic/composite structures with different thicknesses and different reinforcements, numerically. The guns were shot at four different velocities on composite models using armor-piercing… read more here.
Keywords: aramid epoxy; performance; composite structures; glass epoxy ... See more keywords
Ballistic ceramics and analysis of their mechanical properties for armour applications: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.12.095
Abstract: Abstract The most commonly used ballistic ceramics (alumina, silicon carbide, and boron carbide) are compared via various performance mechanisms in this review. This work aimed to study the mechanical properties of ceramics and their role… read more here.
Keywords: carbide; ballistic performance; ballistic ceramics; mechanical properties ... See more keywords
Ballistic performance study on the composite structures of multi-layered targets subjected to high velocity impact by copper EFP
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.09.072
Abstract: Abstract Investigation ballistic performance of metallic target against projectile impact is of practical interests in the design of protective composite structures like armors. Subjected to high velocity impact of explosively formed projectile (EFP) which is… read more here.
Keywords: layered targets; ballistic performance; multi layered; composite structures ... See more keywords
Ballistic performance of aramid composite combat helmet for protection against small projectiles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111153
Abstract: Abstract This paper focuses on the ballistic performance of aramid composite combat helmet commonly worn by military and security corps, against small projectiles threat. We propose a numerical finite element model for aramid composite protections,… read more here.
Keywords: performance aramid; protection; ballistic performance; small projectiles ... See more keywords
A numerical study on the influence of quasi-isotropic structures on the ballistic performance of para-aramid woven composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114489
Abstract: Abstract Aimed at improving the ballistic performance of woven fabric reinforced composites, quasi-isotropic structures were developed. This paper reports on the ballistic impact performance and mechanisms of multi-ply para-aramid/epoxy composites with orthotropic and quasi-isotropic structures… read more here.
Keywords: isotropic; isotropic structures; quasi isotropic; ballistic performance ... See more keywords
Ballistic performance of plain, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete slabs under normal impact by an ogival-nosed projectile
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2017.03.008
Abstract: Abstract The ballistic performance of plain, reinforced and prestressed concrete targets of unconfined compressive strength 48 MPa was studied experimentally against long rod steel projectiles. The square targets (450 mm × 450 mm) of thicknesses 60, 80 and 100 mm were… read more here.
Keywords: ballistic performance; impact; plain reinforced; plain ... See more keywords
Ballistic performance of hybrid nonwoven/woven polyethylene fabric shields
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2017.08.011
Abstract: Abstract The ballistic response against small projectiles of a hybrid laminate made up of a front layer of a needle-punched nonwoven fabric and several layers of a woven fabric was analyzed from the experimental and… read more here.
Keywords: ballistic performance; shield; performance hybrid; nonwoven woven ... See more keywords
Mechanical, thermal and ballistic performance of epoxy composites reinforced with Cannabis sativa hemp fabric
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.02.064
Abstract: Abstract Among the natural fibers, the hemp fiber extracted from the stem of Cannabis sativa is, after sisal, the second most applied as reinforcement of polymer composites and increasingly used from automotive to civil construction… read more here.
Keywords: hemp; ballistic performance; hemp fabric; epoxy composites ... See more keywords
New results on ballistic performance of multi-layered metal shields: Review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2016.11.002
Abstract: Abstract This survey includes, mainly, investigations that were published during recent years and a few earlier studies that were not included in the review by the same authors published in 2012. The survey covers analytical,… read more here.
Keywords: performance multi; ballistic performance; results ballistic; new results ... See more keywords
Influence of target dynamics and number of impacts on ballistic performance of 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 aluminum alloy targets
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DOI: 10.1080/15397734.2020.1738245
Abstract: The effect of target condition (static and dynamic) and number of projectile impacts (single and multiple) on the ballistic performance of 6061-T6 Aluminum alloy, 7075-T6 Aluminum alloy and 6061- a... read more here.
Keywords: aluminum alloy; ballistic performance; 7075 aluminum; aluminum ... See more keywords
An experimental and numerical investigation on ballistic performance of advanced composites
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998317691810
Abstract: In this study, ballistic performance of aramid/epoxy and carbon-aramid/epoxy hybrid composites is investigated, experimentally and numerically. These composites were manufactured by vacuum-assisted resin infusion molding technique. 7.62 M61 type AP (Armor Piercing) projectiles were used… read more here.
Keywords: performance advanced; ballistic performance; experimental numerical; performance ... See more keywords