Evaluation of the Ballistic Resistance of Composite Materials Under FSP Impact: Experimental Results.
Abstract
Personal protection equipment of the soldier consists more and more of polymeric composite materials. To understand the ballistic resistance of these materials, a reliable analysis tool is necessary. However, there is still a need for reliable experimental data to calibrate and validate the simulation predictions. The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver is developing simulation models for ballistic impact on composite materials under assignment from the Defence Research Establishment Valcartier (DREV). A joint project with DREV was started to study the impact behaviour of fibre reinforced plastics (FRP). To validate the models, TNO Prins Maurits Laboratory (TNO-PML) performed instrumented ballistic impact experiments on two types of FRPs impacted by FSPs (Fragment Simulating Projectiles). A cineradiographic high-speed camera (IMAX) was used to measure the displacement of the backface and FSP during impact. A Velocity Interference System for Any Reflector (VISAR) was also used to measure the velocity changes at the backface of the target. The experiments with the aramide FRP panels were successful and gave very reliable data to verify computer simulation models. A trend for the penetration process could not be observed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA362024
Entities
People
- M. J. Deutekom
Organizations
- Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO