Abstract
The ballistic resistance of Kevlar laminates is investigated by a series of ballistic impact tests. The effects of projectile noses, fiber orientation and target thickness on the perforation of Kevlar laminates are discussed. The failure modes are also analyzed. Ballistic limits of projectiles with different noses are predicted by an engineering analytical method. The results are in good agreement with the experiments.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 76-81 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Gong Cheng Li Xue/Engineering Mechanics |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Jun 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
Keywords
- Ballistic limit
- Ballistic resistance
- Composite
- Explosion mechanics
- Failure mode