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A new membrane model for the ballistic impact response and V50 performance of multi-ply fibrous systems
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In this paper, an analytical model for the ballistic impact response of fibrous materials of interest in body armor applications is presented, focusing on an un-tensioned 2D membrane impacted transversely by a blunt-nosed projectile, a problem that has remained unsolved for a half a century.About:
This article is published in International Journal of Solids and Structures.The article was published on 2003-12-01. It has received 256 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Ballistic limit & Ballistic impact.read more
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Dynamic mechanical behavior of multilayer graphene via supersonic projectile penetration
TL;DR: The high–strain-rate behavior of multilayer graphene over a range of thicknesses from 10 to 100 nanometers by using miniaturized ballistic tests confirms graphene's exceptional strength and stiffness.
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Rigid-rod polymeric fibers
Han Gi Chae,Satish Kumar +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the historical development of high temperature resistant rigid-rod polymers has been discussed, including the applications of poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO) fibers.
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Modeling friction effects on the ballistic impact behavior of a single-ply high-strength fabric
TL;DR: In this paper, a commercially available finite element analysis code, LS-DYNA, is used to model the ballistic impact of a square patch of single-ply plain-woven fabric.
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Ballistic Impact of Dry Woven Fabric Composites: A Review
Ala Tabiei,Gaurav Nilakantan +1 more
TL;DR: The ballistic impact performance of PBO systems is substantially superior to Kevlar 29 systems and marginally better than Kevlar KM2 systems 4 as mentioned in this paper, when gripped on all four edges, and almost 12 times that of aluminum fuselage skin.
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Ballistic impact mechanisms – A review on textiles and fibre-reinforced composites impact responses
Mulat Alubel Abtew,François Boussu,François Boussu,Pascal Bruniaux,Pascal Bruniaux,Carmen Loghin,Irina Cristian +6 more
TL;DR: In this article, a review of ballistic textiles and composites involved in the ballistic application including body armour is presented, and various technical approaches used for better understanding of the very complex process of the ballistic impact mechanisms and their responses to the materials are discussed.
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Ballistic impact into fabric and compliant composite laminates
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the factors that influence ballistic performance is presented, specifically, the material properties of the yarn, fabric structure, projectile geometry and velocity, far field boundary conditions, multiple plies and friction.
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The Propagation of Plastic Deformation in Solids
Theodore Von Karman,Pol Duwez +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyzed the stress wave caused by a longitudinal impact at the end of a cylindrical bar and gave a method for computing the stress distribution along the bar at any instant during impact.
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Finite-element modeling of the ballistic impact of fabric armor
TL;DR: In this article, a finite-element simulation of ballistic impact on Twaron® fabric through proposing a material model, which incorporates viscoelasticity and a strain-rate-sensitive failure criterion.