Transverse Compression Response of a Multi-Ply Kevlar Vest

Abstract

Each of the two 38 X 38-cm square panels, consisting of 28 plies of plain-woven 600-denier Kevlar KM2 and a Cordura case, was loaded in quasistatic, transverse compression by means of an Instron machine. Constitutive assumptions were introduced to allow for calculation of Green-St. Venant strain, second Piola-Kirchhoff stress, and Cauchy stress. A least squares fit in the form of a rational function was obtained for each second Piola-Kirchhoff stress vs. Green-St. Venant strain curve.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA430190

Entities

People

  • Martin N. Raftenberg
  • Michael J. Scheidler
  • Paul Moy

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Applied Mechanics
  • Cells
  • Compression
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Engineering
  • Fabrics
  • Load Cells
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Rational Functions
  • Surface Warfare
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  • Reinforced Composite Materials