Comments on the article: “Ballistic impact of GLARE™ fiber–metal laminates”, by Michelle S. Hoo Fatt, Chunfu Lin, Duane M. Revilock Jr., Dale A. Hopkins [Composite Structures 61 (2003) 73–88]

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 600-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Sabouri ◽  
G.H. Liaghat
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Ballistic Impact ◽  
Fiber Metal Laminates ◽  
Fiber Metal

scholarly journals Ballistic impact response of steel fiber-metal laminates

2018 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 01011 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Bikakis ◽  
Nikolaos Tsigkros ◽  
Emilios Sideridis ◽  
Alexander Savaidis
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Dual Phase Steel ◽  
Ballistic Impact ◽  
Impact Response ◽  
304 Stainless Steel ◽  
Ballistic Limit ◽  
Fiber Metal Laminates ◽  
Ballistic Resistance ◽  
A36 Steel ◽  
Fiber Metal

In this article, the ballistic impact response of square clamped fiber-metal laminates and monolithic plates consisting of different metal alloys is investigated using the ANSYS LS-DYNA explicit nonlinear analysis software. The panels are subjected to central normal high velocity ballistic impact by a cylindrical projectile. Using validated finite element models, the influence of the mechanical properties of the constituent metal alloy on the ballistic resistance of the fiber-metal laminates and the monolithic plates is studied. Six steel alloys are examined, namely 304 stainless steel, 1010, 1080, 4340, A36 steel and DP 590 dual phase steel. A comparison with the response of GLARE plates is also implemented. It is found that the ballistic limits of the panels can be substantially affected by the constituent alloy. The stainless steel based panels offer the highest ballistic resistance followed by the A36 steel based panels which in turn have higher ballistic resistance than the 2024-T3 aluminum based panels. The A36 steel based panels have higher ballistic limit than the 1010 steel based panels which in turn have higher ballistic limit than the 1080 steel based panels. The behavior of characteristic impact variables during the ballistic impact phenomenon is analyzed.

scholarly journals Numerical simulation of GLARE 4A fiber-metal laminates subjected to ballistic impact

2018 ◽  
Vol 188 ◽  
pp. 01017
Author(s):  
George Bikakis ◽  
Nikolaos Tsigkros ◽  
Emilios Sideridis ◽  
Alexander Savaidis
Keyword(s):  
Impact Load ◽  
Impact Damage ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Time History ◽  
Ballistic Impact ◽  
Fiber Metal Laminates ◽  
Ballistic Impacts ◽  
Fiber Metal ◽  
Force Time ◽  
The Impact

This article deals with the evaluation of the ballistic resistance of GLARE 4A fiber-metal laminates subjected to high velocity impact by a cylindrical projectile. Important impact variables such as the ballistic limit, the impact load and the absorbed energy time histories are predicted using the ANSYS LS-DYNA software. The simultaneous existence of various impact damage mechanisms, which is unique in fiber-metal laminates, is demonstrated using the numerical results. Each of the mechanisms absorbs a part of the initial impact energy and contributes to the high ballistic impact resistance the materials. With reference to the considered GLARE 4A panels, the behavior of the transient impact load is analyzed and useful conclusions are drawn. It is found that the maximum impact load is applied at the beginning of ballistic impacts, during the initial local indentation of the panels under the projectile. It is substantially higher than the following peak values of the impact force time history. It is revealed that during the beginning of ballistic impacts, the impulse of the collision increases as the thickness of the panels is increased. The work done by the impact load during the local indentation stage is also an increasing function of the panels’ thickness.

Ballistic impact of GLARE™ fiber–metal laminates

2003 ◽  
Vol 61 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 73-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle S. Hoo Fatt ◽  
Chunfu Lin ◽  
Duane M. Revilock ◽  
Dale A. Hopkins
Keyword(s):  
Ballistic Impact ◽  
Fiber Metal Laminates ◽  
Fiber Metal

scholarly journals Deformation and Energy Absorption of Fiber Metal Laminates (FMLS) After Ballistic Impact Load

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Syaiful Fadly ◽  
Anindito Purnowidodo ◽  
Putu Hadi Setyarini
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Maximum Stress ◽  
Impact Load ◽  
Ballistic Impact ◽  
Stress Concentrations ◽  
Fiber Metal Laminates ◽  
The Core ◽  
Fiber Metal ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Zones

Estimated damage levels from ballistic impact zones provide valuable information to make bulletproof materials more effective. This study aims to determine the impact of ballistics including deformation and energy absorption in fiber metal laminates (FMLs) that collide with 9 mm FMJ caliber bullets at speeds of 426 m/s. Finite element method modeling is done using ANSYS 18.1 workbench software. The simulation results show that FMLs can hold the bullet rate with deformation on the back of the target (DOPIII) of 8,55 mm and total energy absorption of 426,59 J at 0,000095 s. The combination of two materials, Al 5083 in the outer layer and kevlar/epoxy as the core, results in faster energy absorption and maximum stress concentrations only occur in the kevlar/epoxy so there is no damage to the first and subsequent layers.

Ballistic impact of steel fiber-metal laminates and plates

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-303
Author(s):  
George Bikakis ◽  
Nikolaos Tsigkros ◽  
Emilios Sideridis ◽  
Alexander Savaidis
Keyword(s):  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Ballistic Impact ◽  
Impact Response ◽  
Ballistic Limit ◽  
Fiber Metal Laminates ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ballistic Resistance ◽  
A36 Steel ◽  
Fiber Metal ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the ballistic impact response of square clamped fiber-metal laminates and monolithic plates consisting of different metal alloys using the ANSYS LS-DYNA explicit nonlinear analysis software. The panels are subjected to central normal high velocity ballistic impact by a cylindrical projectile. Design/methodology/approach Using validated finite element models, the influence of the constituent metal alloy on the ballistic resistance of the fiber-metal laminates and the monolithic plates is studied. Six steel alloys are examined, namely, 304 stainless steel, 1010, 1080, 4340, A36 steel and DP 590 dual phase steel. A comparison with the response of GLAss REinforced plates is also implemented. Findings It is found that the ballistic limits of the panels can be substantially affected by the constituent alloy. The stainless steel based panels offer the highest ballistic resistance followed by the A36 steel based panels which in turn have higher ballistic resistance than the 2024-T3 aluminum based panels. The A36 steel based panels have higher ballistic limit than the 1010 steel based panels which in turn have higher ballistic limit than the 1080 steel based panels. The behavior of characteristic impact variables such as the impact load, the absorbed impact energy and the projectile’s displacement during the ballistic impact phenomenon is analyzed. Originality/value The ballistic resistance of the aforementioned steel fiber-metal laminates has not been studied previously. This study contributes to the scientific knowledge concerning the impact response of steel-based fiber-metal laminates and to the construction of impact resistant structures.

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