A Fracture and Ballistic Penetration Resistant Laminate

Abstract

A new metal/metal laminate has been conceived and developed, consisting of explosively bonded alternate layers of titanium and aluminum alloy sheets. Intended at first to give improved fatigue resistance in helicopter components, the laminate is found to provide improved impact and ballistic penetration resistance as well. In comparison to monolithic metal components or adhesively bonded laminates it can provide decreased weight and increased durability and survivability for vehicles and craft subject to ballistic impact damage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA117142

Entities

People

  • Joseph F. Throop

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Composite Materials
  • Crack Propagation
  • Explosive Welding
  • Fatigue Life
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Metals
  • Military Research
  • Resistance
  • Tensile Strength
  • Titanium

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.