Ballistic Impact Behavior of Nacre-Like Laminated Composites Consisting of B4C Tablets and Polyurea Matrix

Grujičić, M.; Snipes, J. S.; Ramaswami, S.

doi:10.1007/s11665-016-1926-6

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“…Shellfish shell as a natural biocomposite consists about 95% calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) and a small amount of organic materials, such as glycoproteins, polysaccharides, glycosaminoglycan, chitin, and other proteins . Nacre is arranged in brick‐mortar microstructure with organic sheets in the inner layer of the shell and exhibits an excellent mechanical properties . Jackson et al .…”

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Mechanical and thermal properties of low density polyethylene composites filled with dye‐loaded shell powder

Yang

Han

et al. 2016

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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To achieve reinforcement and coloring in one combined process of polymer production, a dye-loaded shell powder (DPSP) based on Congo red and pearl shell powder was prepared and used as a versatile bio-filler in low-density polyethylene (LDPE). The DPSP was characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The mechanical, thermal, and colorimetric properties of prepared LDPE/DPSP composites were investigated as well. Adding DPSP could significantly increase the strength and stiffness of LDPE composites while giving an outstanding coloring performance. Moreover, the impact strength of LDPE composites was improved at lower filler loading rate, and the maximum incorporation content could reach 10 wt % with a good balance between toughness and stiffness of LDPE composites. The thermal performance studies confirmed an increase in thermal stability and heat resistance of LDPE composites with the incorporation of DPSP. V C 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016, 133, 44118.

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Mechanical and thermal properties of low density polyethylene composites filled with dye‐loaded shell powder

Yang

Han

et al. 2016

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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“…The performance of a nacre-mimetic panel under impact loading from a fragment simulating projectile (FSP) was investigated by Grujicic et al [158]. The authors developed a finite element model to capture the ballistic impact behavior and penetration resistance of the nacre-like panel, which is composed of seven layers of strong boron carbide (B 4 C) ceramic tablets bonded by a ductile elastomer (polyurea).…”

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A comprehensive review of selected biological armor systems – From structure-function to bio-mimetic techniques

Ghazlan

Ngo

et al. 2019

Composite Structures

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This paper explores several lamellar structures found in nature, which have been shown to possess superior armor systems. In particular, the hard armor systems of nacre and conch shells, and the flexible armor system of fish scales are the focus of this review due to their high relevance to the protective structural engineering discipline. The structure-function relationships that govern the superior mechanical performance of these systems are attributed to their well-organized composite hierarchical structures. The paper also reviews advancements in additive manufacturing techniques for proof-of-concept prototyping, as well as advanced modeling techniques that have been employed to capture the complex geometries of biological structures and the interactions between their constituents. Finite element modeling and 3D printing were found to be the most popular techniques, as they automate the process of modeling and manufacturing complex bio-mimetic composites from a computer-aided design. Finally, attempts to apply bio-mimicry to the structural engineering discipline have been identified, which remains a new and exciting area of research.

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“…Biomimicry for protective structural engineering is an emerging discipline with significant potential to address this demand. Recent attempts to mimic nature for extreme loading applications include: nacre-like composite panels under blast [6–9] and ballistic impact [10–13]; composite 3D printed conch-like prototype under low velocity impact [14]; fish scale-like panels under ballistic impact [15] and puncture [16–18]; crustacean-like fiber-reinforced composites under low velocity impact [19,20]; bone-like functionally graded foams for ballistic shock mitigation [21]; and lightweight porcupine quill-like cellular solids under blast loading [22], to name a few limited studies. Although bioinspired cellular solids have shown potential advantages as blast resilient protective systems, including lightweight and excellent energy absorption, exhaustive studies to uncover their true capabilities under extreme loads are lacking.…”

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Automated simulation techniques for uncovering high-performance bioinspired cellular structures under blast loads

Ghazlan

Ngo

et al. 2021

Jnl of Sandwich Structures & Materials

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Trabecular bone possesses a complex hierarchical structure of plate- and strut-like elements, which is analogous to structural systems encountered in engineering practice. In this work, key structural features of trabecular bone are mimicked to uncover effective energy dissipation mechanisms under blast loading. To this end, several key design parameters were identified to develop a bone-like unit cell. A computer script was then developed to automatically generate bone-like finite element models with many combinations of these design parameters, which were simulated under blast loading. The optimal structure was identified and its performance was benchmarked against traditional engineered cellular structures, including those with hexagonal, re-entrant and square cellular geometries. The bone-like structure showed superior performance over its engineered counterparts using the peak transmitted reaction force and energy dissipation as the key performance criteria.

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Ballistic Impact Behavior of Nacre-Like Laminated Composites Consisting of B4C Tablets and Polyurea Matrix

Cited by 28 publications

References 35 publications

Mechanical and thermal properties of low density polyethylene composites filled with dye‐loaded shell powder

Mechanical and thermal properties of low density polyethylene composites filled with dye‐loaded shell powder

A comprehensive review of selected biological armor systems – From structure-function to bio-mimetic techniques

Automated simulation techniques for uncovering high-performance bioinspired cellular structures under blast loads

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