Advances in Applied Ceramics Structural Functional and Bioceramics · 2006 · 59 citations · 4 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceCeramic MaterialsCeramicsStructural MaterialsCeramic CompositesCeramic Matrix CompositesComposite MaterialsComposite StructuresFiber-reinforced CompositesLightweight Structural MaterialsBallistic ProtectionCeramic-ceramic CompositesCeramic-filled Polymer CompositesCeramic-polymer JoiningComposite CeramicsImpact-resistant CompositesMechanical Properties Of Ceramic CompositesStructural Ceramic Composites
The development of lightweight armour systems for ballistic protection is under continuing attention of the manufacturers and users. A new design of the composite armour systems has been developed and ballistically tested. A new armour system consists of a ceramic plate, an intermediate ceramic–polymer layer and a polymer fibre lining as a backing material. The proposed composite armour systems prepared with a use of specially selected compositions of the intermediate layer promoting the absorption of the kinetic energy of projectiles provide adequate ballistic protection to National Institute of Justice (NIJ) level III and level IV, and they successfully withstand multiple hits.
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Aluminum foam integral armor: a new dimension in armor design
Bazle A. Gama, Travis A. Bogetti, Bruce K. Fink et al. · Composite Structures · 2001 · 226 citations