A finite element approach to model high-velocity impact on thin woven GFRP plates Articles uri icon

publication date

  • August 2020

start page

  • 1

end page

  • 12

issue

  • 103593

volume

  • 142

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0734-743X

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1879-3509

abstract

  • A finite element model to predict the ballistic behaviour of woven GFRP laminates is presented. This finite element model incorporates a new constitutive model based on a continuum damage mechanics approach able to predict the performance of these laminates under high-velocity impacts. The material parameters of the model are identified from the literature and original experiments conducted in this work. The predictive capability of the model is verified against experimental impact tests. Finally, the model is used to analyse the influence of laminate thickness on different energy absorption mechanisms at velocities near the ballistic limit. This analysis allows for the determination of the principal deformation and failure mechanisms governing the perforation process.

subjects

  • Materials science and engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

keywords

  • high-velocity impact; impact behaviour; laminate; numerical modelling