Finite Element Analysis of Functionally Graded Material to Reduce Crazing in Transparent Armor

Abstract

The overall goal of this particular study was to provide proof of concept through modeling and simulation to predict the impact of a functionally graded material (FGM)-based target on the shockwaves generated from an impactor. Most armor systems are comprised of a single material or a composite layup of several materials. The intent of this study was to provide insight into the effectiveness of morphed microstructure consisting of a glass and transparent ceramic FGM.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2015
Accession Number
ADA622799

Entities

People

  • Aisha Haynes
  • Lyonel Reinhardt
  • Michael Miller
  • Stephen Recchia

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Waves
  • Bulletproof Glass
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Control Systems
  • Elements
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Glass
  • Materials
  • Microstructure
  • Simulations
  • Stress Waves
  • Tensile Stress
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Waves

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