[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fiber reinforced polymer composite for bullet proof and ballistic applications

NM Nurazzi, MRM Asyraf, A Khalina, N Abdullah… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Even though natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) have been widely used
in automotive and building industries, there is still a room to promote them to high-level …

Ballistic impact mechanisms–a review on textiles and fibre-reinforced composites impact responses

MA Abtew, F Boussu, P Bruniaux, C Loghin… - Composite structures, 2019 - Elsevier
Ballistic impact mechanism is a very complex mechanical process mainly depends on the
thickness, strength, ductility, toughness and density of the target material and projectile …

An investigation of deformation and failure mechanisms of fiber-reinforced composites in layered composite armor

G Guo, S Alam, LD Peel - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper aims to study the deformation characteristics and failure mechanisms of fiber-
reinforced polymer composites used in layered composite armor under ballistic impact. A …

[HTML][HTML] An experimental study on ballistic impact response of jute reinforced polyethylene glycol and nano silica based shear thickening fluid composite

V Mahesh, D Harursampath, V Mahesh - Defence Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The present study aims at assessing the ballistic impact behaviour of jute reinforced
polyethylene glycol (PEG) and nano silica based shear thickening fluid (STF). Preparation of …

[HTML][HTML] Damage mechanics and energy absorption capabilities of natural fiber reinforced elastomeric based bio composite for sacrificial structural applications

V Mahesh, S Joladarashi, SM Kulkarni - Defence Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
The present study deals with the experimental, finite element (FE) and analytical
assessment of low ballistic impact response of proposed flexible 'green'composite make use …

Flexible materials and structures for mitigating combined blast and fragment loadings–A review

Y Zhou, Y Xie, T Pan, W Zhu, H Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Flexible materials and structures, mainly including nonmetallic and nonceramic materials,
are being increasingly applied in the field of blast mitigation to prevent collateral damage by …

Natural fibre-reinforced composite for ballistic applications: A review

KO Odesanya, R Ahmad, M Jawaid, S Bingol… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2021 - Springer
The need to provide a better and stronger protection against various kinds of ballistic
impacts and threats has necessitated the continuous exploration and utilization of high …

Comparative study on ballistic impact response of neat fabric, compliant, hybrid compliant and stiff composite

V Mahesh, S Joladarashi, SM Kulkarni - Thin-Walled Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
The present study deals with the experimental approach of finding the ballistic limit of neat
jute fabric along with its compliant composite, compliant hybrid composite with and without …

Influence of projectile and thickness on the ballistic behavior of aramid composites: Experimental and numerical study

SG Nunes, R Scazzosi, A Manes, SC Amico… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Ballistic impact loading is one of the most critical conditions to which structures can be
subjected, and the selection of materials to be used is of fundamental importance. Kevlar® is …

[HTML][HTML] Design and evaluation of hybrid composite plates for ballistic protection: Experimental and numerical investigations

F Alkhatib, E Mahdi, A Dean - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
In this paper, hybrid composite plates for ballistic protection were investigated
experimentally and numerically, with a target to reduce the weight of currently used body …