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Ballistic Performance of Natural Fiber Based Soft and Hard Body Armour- A Mini Review

open access: yesFrontiers in Materials, 2020
Increase in awareness towards utilization of eco-friendly materials, encouraged the researchers to find a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers for different engineering applications.
J. Naveen   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ballistic limit velocity of small caliber projectiles against SS400 steel plates: Live fire experiments and empirical models

open access: yesDefence Technology
This study presents the ballistic limit velocity of small caliber projectiles against SS400 steel plate derived from live-fire ballistic experiments. Four different small caliber projectiles were tested against SS400 steel plates of 9 mm, 10 mm, and 12 ...
Jong-Hwan Kim   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

VHDL-AMS implementation of a numerical ballistic CNT model for logic circuit simulation

open access: yes, 2008
This paper introduces a novel numerical carbon nanotube transistor (CNT) modelling approach which brings in a flexible and efficient cubic spline non-linear approximation of the non-equilibrium mobile charge density.
Zhou, Dafeng   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Design of the ballistic performance of shear thickening fluid (STF) impregnated Kevlar fabric via numerical simulation

open access: yesMaterials & Design, 2023
Shear thickening fluids (STFs) can effectively enhance the ballistic performance of Kevlar. Considering that the unique shear thickening effect of STF is the key factor to enhance the impact resistance of fabrics, this study sought to reveal the impact ...
Zhihao Xie   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A statistical approach to proof testing [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Police body armour has undergone rapid evolution, and this is due in part to a relatively simple type approval process which matches relatively small numbers purchased by individual police forces.
Horsfall, Ian   +2 more
core   +5 more sources

Analysis and design for the comprehensive ballistic and blast resistance of polyurea-coated steel plate

open access: yesDefence Technology, 2023
Fragments and blast waves generated by explosions pose a serious threat to protective structures. In this paper, the impact resistance of polyurea-coated steel plate under complex dynamic loading is analyzed and designed for improving comprehensive ...
Dongyang Chu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The failure of a tungsten carbide-cobalt cored projectile penetrating a hard target [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Experimental results are presented from an investigation of the parameters of a ceramic-faced armour system that are required to induce damage in a tungsten carbide - cobalt (WC-Co) penetrator.
Woolmore, Nicola J.
core   +5 more sources

Theoretical Study on Adhesives Used in Ballistic Protection Structures and Transparent Armor

open access: yesBuletinul Ştiinţific al Academiei Trupelor de Uscat, 2015
This article is a brief study conducted on adhesives currently used for manufacturing performance ballistic protection structures. The study landmarks several aspects, such as: types of connections available to achieve multilayer structures based on ...
Alil Luminiţa-Cristina
doaj   +1 more source

Experimental investigation of Ballistic capabilities in Carbon-Kevlar composites: Effects of weight and layer variations against 9 mm projectiles

open access: yesResults in Materials, 2023
The study aimed to investigate the ballistic capabilities of carbon-Kevlar composites, particularly for the design of ballistic vests against pistol bullets. carbon-Kevlar is known for its high strength, lightweight nature, and affordability, making it a
Tannachart Wantang   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ballistic performance of lightweight ceramic-metal composite armour plates under blunt projectile impact

open access: yesComposites Part C: Open Access
The importance of well-designed armour for mitigating threat to life cannot be overemphasized. Possibility of single and multi-layered configurations, various potential materials and their sequence and the gap in between makes the design of effective ...
Hasan Aftab Saeed   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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