Natural fibre-reinforced composite for ballistic applications: A review
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 …
impacts and threats has necessitated the continuous exploration and utilization of high …
[HTML][HTML] Critical interfaces in body armour systems
IG Crouch - Defence Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
The ballistic performance, and behaviour, of an armour system is governed by two major
sets of variables, geometrical and material. Of these, the consistency of performance …
sets of variables, geometrical and material. Of these, the consistency of performance …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of the adhesive layer on the multi-hit ballistic performance of ceramic/metal composite armors
Y Shen, Y Wang, S Du, Z Yang, H Cheng… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
The effects of adhesive layer on the multi-hit ballistic performance of ceramic/metal
composite armors are studied by the experimental and numerical methods. The types …
composite armors are studied by the experimental and numerical methods. The types …
Experimental investigations on the effect of a wide range of strain rates on mechanical properties of epoxy adhesives, and prediction of creep and impact strengths
K Houjou, K Shimamoto, H Akiyama… - The Journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The effect of strain rate on the mechanical properties of two epoxy adhesives was
investigated by conducting experiments on dumbbell-shaped specimens prepared from the …
investigated by conducting experiments on dumbbell-shaped specimens prepared from the …
An experimental investigation into the mechanical behavior of UHMWPE and basalt polyetherimide bonded composites at high strain rates
Material systems capable of handling both the ballistic impact and blast waves are
necessary for security forces. In this study, the high strain rate performance of monolithic and …
necessary for security forces. In this study, the high strain rate performance of monolithic and …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of adhesive layer properties on ceramic multi-layered ballistic armour systems: A review
EIL Jull, R Dekker, L Amaral - Defence Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
The role of the adhesive layer in the ballistic performance of ceramic multi-layer armour
system is complex and multi-faceted, often with trade-offs between single-and multi-hit …
system is complex and multi-faceted, often with trade-offs between single-and multi-hit …
Modelling the cyclic inelastic behaviour of a dissimilar metal/composite bonded joint at low frequencies
CR De Luca, JML Reis… - The Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The present paper is concerned with the investigation of the inelastic behaviour observed in
load-unload cyclic tests performed at 50° C in single lap joints composed of a polyurethane …
load-unload cyclic tests performed at 50° C in single lap joints composed of a polyurethane …
The effect of interlayer materials on ceramic damage in SiC/Al composite structure
J Bao, Y Wang, R An, B Zhang, H Cheng, F Wang - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
The effect of interlayer materials on the damage of ceramics in the SiC/Al composite
structure was analyzed through experiments and simulation. Using 0.25 mm thermoplastic …
structure was analyzed through experiments and simulation. Using 0.25 mm thermoplastic …
Investigating the Mechanical Behaviour of Epoxy Adhesives for Safety Performance Analysis in Light Vehicle Collisions Repair
SMR Ibrahim - 2023 - figshare.swinburne.edu.au
This research studies the behavior of impact resistant and panel bonding epoxy adhesive
joints when subjected to various types of loading configurations. Several mechanical tests …
joints when subjected to various types of loading configurations. Several mechanical tests …