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High-Speed Video Analysis of Ballistic Trials to Investigate Simulation Methods for Fiber-Reinforced Plastics Under Impact Loading - Using the Example of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

Authors:
Arash Ramezani
Hendrik Rothe

Keywords: solver technologies; simulation models; fiber-reinforced plastics; optimization; armor systems; ballistic trials

Abstract:
In the security sector, the partly insufficient safety of people and equipment due to failure of industrial components are ongoing problems that cause great concern. Since computers and software have spread into all fields of industry, extensive efforts are currently made in order to improve the safety by applying certain numerical solutions. This work presents a set of numerical simulations of ballistic tests which analyze the effects of composite armor plates. The focus lies on high-speed videos and modern investigation methods. The goal is to improve fiber-reinforced plastics in order to be able to cope with current challenges. Of course, the maximization of security is the primary goal, but keeping down the costs is becoming increasingly important. This is why numerical simulations are more frequently applied than experimental tests which are thus being replaced gradually.

Pages: 64 to 75

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2017. Used with permission.

Publication date: June 30, 2017

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ISSN: 1942-261x