INFLUENCE OF STACKING SEQUENCE ON THE IMPACT BEHAVIOUR OF UHMWPE SOFT ARMOR PANELS

Published: 6 June 2020| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/wvk25gxygb.1
Contributor:
Carlos Santiuste

Description

High-velocity impacts conducted on UHMWPE soft armor panels. A Finite Element Method model was combined with experimental tests to find the best stacking sequence using three different UHMWPE materials. Data are divided into three groups: First, the numerical model is fitted using experimental tests on single layers. Second, the numerical model is validated using experimental tests on 6 stacking sequences combining the three UHMWPE materials. Finally, the numerical model is used to find the best configuration comparing 17 stacking sequences.

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Institutions

  • Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Categories

Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Modeling, Solid Mechanics, Impact Dynamics, Ballistics

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