Experimental Estimation of Energy Absorbed and Impact Strength of Kevlar/Basalt-Epoxy Interwoven Composite Laminate Added with Al2O3 Nanoparticles after High-Velocity Bullet Impact

• Published in: Journal of engineering (Cairo, Egypt) Vol. 2023; pp. 1 - 11
• Main Authors: Jensin Joshua, J., Singh, Dalbir, Venkatanarayanan, P. S., Snehit, Ch. Sai, Bipin Sai Eswar, A., Desta, Melaku
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cairo Hindawi 10.02.2023; John Wiley & Sons, Inc; Wiley
• Subjects: Aerospace industry; Aircraft; Alumina; Aluminum oxide; Aramid fiber reinforced plastics; Basalt; Carbon; Composite materials; Density; Epoxy resins; Heat resistance; Hybridization; Impact loads; Impact resistance; Impact strength; Kevlar (trademark); Load; Mechanical properties; Nanocomposites; Nanoparticles; Polymers; Projectiles; Research methodology; Tensile strength; Velocity; Weaving

The use of composites has increased exponentially in most industries, especially in the aerospace industry; the usage of composites has increased by almost 40% in the last 15 years. Aerospace components are often subject to high-impact loads, so it is important to use impact-resistant materials. Kev...