Ballistic Impact Mechanisms and Responses of Textiles

Ballistic Impact Mechanisms and Responses of Textiles | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Ballistic Impact Mechanisms and Responses of Textiles SungHyuk Choi This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6797650/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract This study aimed to investigate the use of composite laminates and fabrics for various impact-related applications, focusing on ballistic textiles and body armor. We analyzed the complex mechanical process of ballistic impacts, which depend on factors such as projectile parameters, material strength, ductility, and toughness. An analytical and computational investigations of various ballistic textiles and composites were performed to identify their performance characteristics and potential for use in body armor and other impact-related applications. We used a combination of analytical and computational tools to analyze the performance of ballistic textiles and composites. The methodology included ballistic testing, and the characterization of mechanical properties. The results indicated that certain tough fibers with high strength-to-modulus ratios show potential for use in ballistic applications; however, their performance is highly dependent on the specific parameters of the material and the application. This study affords valuable insight into the performance characteristics of various ballistic textiles and composites, along with their potential for use in body armor and other impact-related applications. These findings have implications for engineering practice, particularly in the design of protective gear for law enforcement and military personnel. Mechanical Engineering Ballistic impact Composite materials Kevlar Energy absorption Ballistic textiles Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. 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