[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on material selection for polymer matrix composites subjected to impact load

V Mahesh, S Joladarashi, SM Kulkarni - Defence Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Polymer matrix composites (PMC) are extensively been used in many engineering
applications. Various natural fibers have emerged as potential replacements to synthetic …

[HTML][HTML] Recent progress in developing ballistic and anti-impact materials: Nanotechnology and main approaches

S Wu, P Sikdar, GS Bhat - Defence Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
With increasing international and civilian conflicts, developing advanced body armor has
become an emerging field in academia and industry. Nanotechnology, by means of …

Experimental and numerical study on the ballistic impact resistance of the CFRP sandwich panel with the X-frame cores

J Mei, J Liu, M Zhang, W Huang - International Journal of Mechanical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Fiber reinforced composite sandwich structures have wide applications in reducing the
weight of high-speed aircrafts due to their processibility and high specific performance. It is …

Impact characteristics of soft composites using shear thickening fluid and natural rubber–a review of current status

A Khodadadi, G Liaghat, A Taherzadeh-Fard… - Composite …, 2021 - Elsevier
The main focus of this review is on soft composites, relatively new to the literature. The
ballistic fabrics, mechanism of ballistic energy absorption and parameters affect the ballistic …

[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 …

An experimental investigation on low-velocity impact response of novel jute/rubber flexible bio-composite

V Mahesh, S Joladarashi, SM Kulkarni - Composite Structures, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental investigation on low velocity impact (LVI) behaviour of
flexible biocomposite laminates with different stacking sequence namely jute/rubber/jute …

[HTML][HTML] High-velocity impact onto a high-frictional fabric treated with adhesive spray coating and shear thickening fluid impregnation

YH Kim, SKS Kumar, Y Park, H Kwon… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
The ballistic performance of a bullet-proof fabric can be increased by an increment in the
friction between fibres. For enhancement of this performance, numerous studies on the …

Effect of carbon/Kevlar asymmetric hybridization ratio on the low-velocity impact response of plain woven laminates

M Wang, Z Pan, Z Wu, Z Ying - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
The ply structure has a significant effect on the impact resistance and failure behavior of
composite laminates. In this paper, carbon/Kevlar hybrid fabric reinforcements were …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of stacking sequence on the low-velocity impact response and damping behavior of carbon and flax fabric reinforced hybrid composites

A Wang, X Wang, G Xian - Polymer Testing, 2021 - Elsevier
With the wide application of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, the impact
resistance and damping properties of FRP have been considered as the essential properties …