Numerical analysis of the ballistic behaviour of Kevlar (R) composite under impact of double-nosed stepped cylindrical projectiles Articles uri icon

publication date

  • January 2016

start page

  • 124

end page

  • 137

issue

  • 2

volume

  • 35

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0731-6844

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1530-7964

abstract

  • This paper focuses on the numerical analysis of the ballistic performance of Kevlar (R)-29 under impact of different double-nosed stepped cylindrical projectiles. Numerical modelling based on finite element method was carried out in order to predict the failure mode of the target as well as the ballistic limit. A detailed analysis of the ballistic limit, failure mode and deformation of the targets due to impact of double-nosed projectiles was developed, discussed and compared with those involved in penetration of single-nosed flat and conical projectiles. Significant influence of the projectile geometry was demonstrated: the lowest ballistic limit was obtained with the conical-conical nose shape projectiles.

subjects

  • Electronics

keywords

  • aramid fibre; kevlar; impact; double nose shape; ballistic limit; reinforced polymer composite; different geometry; failure criteria; aluminum plates; velocity impact; perforation; delamination; prediction; fabrics