Ballistic impact response of Kevlar® reinforced thermoplastic composite armors

• Published in: International journal of impact engineering Vol. 89; pp. 1 - 13
• Main Authors: Bandaru, Aswani Kumar, Chavan, Vikrant V., Ahmad, Suhail, Alagirusamy, R., Bhatnagar, Naresh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2016
• Subjects: Ballistic impact; Ballistic limit; Hydrocode simulations; Kevlar; Thermoplastic matrix; Kevlar; Ballistic limit; Thermoplastic matrix; Ballistic impact; Hydrocode simulations

•Thermoplastic composites exhibited lower density than thermoset composites.•The role of fabric architecture on the ballistic impact response of thermoplastic Kevlar® composite armors.•Ballistic impact resistance of Kevlar®/PP armors against NIJ-STD0106.01 Type IIIA.•Improved interfacial behavior be...