High Velocity Impact and Penetration of Thick Composite Laminates.

Abstract

Ballistic impact of thick-section composites is an extremely complex technical problem. In this research project we have introduced a new approach in using the quasi-static punch curve to describe the mechanics of penetration. Using this punch curve, we are able to capture the mechanical characteristics of penetration and avoid modeling the untractable damage progression in the target during penetration. (MM)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 26, 1994
Accession Number
ADA290642

Entities

People

  • Chintech Sun

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Delamination
  • Dynamic Response
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Epoxy Laminates
  • Experimental Data
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Strain Rate

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Systems Analysis and Design