Evaluation of ballistic resistance of thermoplastic and thermoset composite panels

VILIŠ, Jindřich; POKORNÝ, Zdeněk; Zouhar, Jan; Vítek, Roman; Procházka, Jiří

doi:10.1088/1742-6596/2382/1/012024

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“…In this study based on previous published articles [41,42], the material research of composite materials was investigated and the ballistic resistance of the designed Twaron/UHMWPE composite armor against multiple impacts was verified.…”

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“…In published articles [41,42], the limiting thicknesses of composite materials were determined. The ballistic resistance of Twaron CT 747 para-aramid fabric was tested according to AEP-55, level 1.…”

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“…The limiting thickness of the tested configuration was 47.9 mm with a weight of 5.6 kg. In study [42], the limiting thickness of the Twaron CT 747 paraaramid fabric, which was impregnated with thermoplastic resin TH110, was determined. This limiting thickness was 41.2 mm, and the weight was 4.1 kg.…”

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Analysis of Ballistic Impact of 7.62 mm FMJ M80 Rifle Projectile into Twaron/UHMWPE Composite Armor

Viliš,

Neumann,

Vítek

et al. 2023

J. Compos. Sci.

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This article deals with the ballistic impact of the 7.62 mm FMJ M80 rifle projectile into the laminated Twaron/UHMWPE composite armor. The armor composition consisted of composite panels made from Twaron CT 747 para-aramid fabric and ultra-high-molecular-weight Endumax Shield XF33 polyethylene. To analyze the ballistic impact and to verify the resistance of the designed armor according to the NATO AEP 4569 STANAG standard, protection level 1, 7.62 × 51 mm FMJ NATO M80 rifle cartridges with lead projectiles were used in the ballistic experiment. After the projectile impact, the damage failure mechanisms of the composite panels were documented. As part of the evaluation of the experiments, the initial microstructure of the composite panels was documented, and subsequently, the damaged areas of the composite armor after the ballistic experiment were also documented. Optical and scanning electron microscopy were used to document the structures. The important parameter of composite armor is its mechanical properties. The surface hardness of the composite panels was measured by the Shore D method using the hardness tester DIGI-Test II. The results obtained from the ballistic experiment demonstrate that the designed Twaron/Endumax armor was not penetrated. This armor has sustained multiple impacts for all three 7.62 mm FMJ M80 projectiles and is suitable for the construction of armor protection.

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Analysis of Ballistic Impact of 7.62 mm FMJ M80 Rifle Projectile into Twaron/UHMWPE Composite Armor

Viliš,

Neumann,

Vítek

et al. 2023

J. Compos. Sci.

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Experimental Investigation of Armour (Armox-Aramid-UHMWPE)

Viliš,

Vítek,

Zouhar

et al. 2023

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In this study, the ballistic resistance of multi-layered composite armour is experimentally investigated. The composition of this armour consisted of armour steel Armox 500T, para-aramid fabric Twaron CT 747 and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene Endumax Shield XF33. To compare the ballistic resistance, the ballistic resistance of the armour with the perforated steel Armox 500T was tested. The rifle cartridges 7.62 x 51 mm FMJ NATO M80 were used to test this resistance. The aim of this experiment was to compare the ballistic resistance of unperforated and perforated steel Armox 500T. As part of the experimental part, the chemical composition and microhardness of the steel Armox 500T was verified. The hardness of the composite materials was also measured for optimal armor configuration. After the projectile impact, the damage mechanism of the steel Armox 500T and the composite materials were investigated by using optical and electron microscopy. It was proved that the ballistic resistance of the perforated steel depends on the used pattern. Based on the performed experiments, the steel Armox with pattern A effectively reduced the weight of the testing configuration and absorbed all the kinetic energy of the projectile 7.62 mm FMJ M80.

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Evaluation of ballistic resistance of thermoplastic and thermoset composite panels

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Analysis of Ballistic Impact of 7.62 mm FMJ M80 Rifle Projectile into Twaron/UHMWPE Composite Armor

Analysis of Ballistic Impact of 7.62 mm FMJ M80 Rifle Projectile into Twaron/UHMWPE Composite Armor

Experimental Investigation of Armour (Armox-Aramid-UHMWPE)

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