An experimental study of high-velocity multiple impact on the structural behaviour of GFRP Cross-Ply laminates Articles uri icon

publication date

  • June 2025

start page

  • 1

end page

  • 16

volume

  • 174

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1350-6307

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1873-1961

abstract

  • This study examines the experimental behaviour of composite structures subjected to high-velocity multiple impact, which is critical in applications where simultaneous impacts from multiple projectiles or debris may occur. This work also investigates the influence of the distance between projectiles on global variables, including the damaged area. Furthermore, a comparison is conducted between single and multiple high-velocity impact. The findings reveal that both the damaged area, the ballistic limit and the residual velocity of the projectiles are significantly affected by the simultaneous multiple impact phenomenon.

subjects

  • Materials science and engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

keywords

  • ballistic limit; high-velocity impact; laminates; multiple impact; ndt; single impact