Penetration resistance of laminated ceramic/polymer structures

• Published in: International journal of impact engineering Vol. 28; no. 5; pp. 557 - 574
• Main Authors: Yadav, S, Ravichandran, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2003; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Building materials. Ceramics. Glasses; Ceramic industries; Chemical industry and chemicals; Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties; Exact sciences and technology; General studies; High-pressure and shock-wave effects in solids and liquids; Mechanical and acoustical properties of condensed matter; Physics; Technical ceramics

Ballistic penetration experiments have been performed on ceramic tiles laminated with thin layers of polymer in between. The experiment involves shooting a cylindrical rod made of a tungsten heavy alloy (WHA) against an unconfined ceramic/polymer laminated structure that is backed by a 6061-T6 alumi...