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6 articles for “Ballistic Testing”
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Damage Mechanisms in Multiwall Carbon Nanotube-based Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites under Ballistic Impact Loading
Abstract: The incorporation of nanomaterials even in very small amounts has a significant effect on the properties of the fiber reinforced polymer reinforced composites. Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are studied mostly due to their potential for higher energy absorption capacity and high hardness. Due to the enormous growth of utilization of composites in aerospace, automotive, marine, and defense industry, impact resistance is a major concern due to their high susceptibility to …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 20, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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Design and Ballistic Performance Assessment of Pattern-Optimized Lightweight Composite Armor Using ANSYS Explicit Dynamic and AUTODYN
Abstract: This study investigates the ballistic performance of lightweight composite armor panels designed to defeat 9 mm full-metal-jacket (FMJ) threats using high-fidelity numerical simulations. Four different composite materials were arranged into panels of identical overall dimensions; only the internal segment pattern was varied to explore geometric resistance effects while keeping mass and material type controlled. Ballistic impact simulations were performed using ANSYS Explicit Dynamics and AUTODYN to capture high-strain-rate behavior, local …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 174–190 Read article
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A Review on Impact Analysis of Composite Armor
Abstract: Understanding the type of wave generated in a faulty region is important when using one of the main non-destructive testing tools, ultrasonic research. Recent dispersed research demonstrates that because of their low impact execution, layered composites have limited uses in cutting-edge auxiliary frameworks. The purpose of this inquiry is to provide new scientists who are working on ballistic-related topics with broad information on the most frequently used materials and ballistic …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Modern perspectives on composite armor
Abstract: This article is study of garment oriented schemes to learn composite armor. Bulletproof armor has been developed to protect humans from destructive weapon. Assess has been to develop low-cost, easy in fabricate originated easy wearable biocompatible bulletproof garment. Suggestive estimation has scriptive issued competence between variations in plate thickness and amount of energy absorbed by lamination of armor. Henceforth, observation has been 12mm thickness of composite plate lying to be …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Low Velocity Impact Behaviour of Corrugated Foam Sandwich Panel
Abstract: Composite sandwich structures, renowned for their high flexural stiffness and low weight, are widely used across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and marine. However, their durability can be compromised by impact-related damages, which affect both the core and face sheets. This study explores the performance of corrugated sandwich panels compared to conventional designs under low-velocity impacts. Using a drop weight impact testing machine, panels made from polyurethane foam cores and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 79–99 Read article
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The ballistics device- Potato Cannon
Abstract: Spud guns, also known as potato cannons, represent a fascinating intersection of ingenuity, physics, and recreational engineering. This paper delves into the dynamics, construction, and potential applications of spud guns. These devices typically consist of a combustion chamber, a barrel, and a triggering mechanism. The propulsion system involves igniting a gaseous mixture, often generated from aerosol propellants or other combustible materials, which propels a projectile—usually a potato or similar object—out …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 36–41 Read article