Comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3D woven reinforced composites

In this work, the finite element software (ABAQUS) was used to build a single-cell model based on three-dimensional woven reinforced composite and investigate the propagation of stress waves in the composite. The experimental results of the edge part of the bullet after impact with the results of si...

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Main Authors: Fei Qian, Lei Zhao, Shengzhong Zhang, Guixiang Yao, Yuankun Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/15589250221138910
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author Fei Qian
Lei Zhao
Shengzhong Zhang
Guixiang Yao
Yuankun Liu
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Lei Zhao
Shengzhong Zhang
Guixiang Yao
Yuankun Liu
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description In this work, the finite element software (ABAQUS) was used to build a single-cell model based on three-dimensional woven reinforced composite and investigate the propagation of stress waves in the composite. The experimental results of the edge part of the bullet after impact with the results of simulations were compared, and the final damage pattern of three-dimensional woven reinforced composite with commonly used laminates were also comparatively studied. The results indicated that the peak stress of the bullet in the three-dimensional woven reinforced composite increased with increasing incident velocity and was reflected back and forth. The fracture of the reinforcement yarn was rougher after the bullet was ejected from the lower surface of the three-dimensional woven reinforced composite than from the incident upper surface. Delamination did not occur within the three-dimensional woven reinforced composite, and the observed damage holes were generally consistent with the graphs simulated using finite element software. The research in this paper provides a design method for the application of three-dimensional orthogonal hybrid woven reinforced composites in ballistic protection. The experimental results and corresponding calculation methods can guide the design of high-performance protective armor.
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spelling doaj.art-3bcd914f90f645a59fec3a5949829c112022-12-22T04:17:09ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics1558-92502022-12-011710.1177/15589250221138910Comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3D woven reinforced compositesFei Qian0Lei Zhao1Shengzhong Zhang2Guixiang Yao3Yuankun Liu4Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Biomass Functional Textile Fiber Development and Application, Yancheng, P.R. ChinaNational Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, P.R. ChinaJiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Biomass Functional Textile Fiber Development and Application, Yancheng, P.R. ChinaJiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Biomass Functional Textile Fiber Development and Application, Yancheng, P.R. ChinaBeijing Aerospace Experimental Technology Research Institute, Beijing, P.R. ChinaIn this work, the finite element software (ABAQUS) was used to build a single-cell model based on three-dimensional woven reinforced composite and investigate the propagation of stress waves in the composite. The experimental results of the edge part of the bullet after impact with the results of simulations were compared, and the final damage pattern of three-dimensional woven reinforced composite with commonly used laminates were also comparatively studied. The results indicated that the peak stress of the bullet in the three-dimensional woven reinforced composite increased with increasing incident velocity and was reflected back and forth. The fracture of the reinforcement yarn was rougher after the bullet was ejected from the lower surface of the three-dimensional woven reinforced composite than from the incident upper surface. Delamination did not occur within the three-dimensional woven reinforced composite, and the observed damage holes were generally consistent with the graphs simulated using finite element software. The research in this paper provides a design method for the application of three-dimensional orthogonal hybrid woven reinforced composites in ballistic protection. The experimental results and corresponding calculation methods can guide the design of high-performance protective armor.https://doi.org/10.1177/15589250221138910
spellingShingle Fei Qian
Lei Zhao
Shengzhong Zhang
Guixiang Yao
Yuankun Liu
Comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3D woven reinforced composites
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics
title Comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3D woven reinforced composites
title_full Comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3D woven reinforced composites
title_fullStr Comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3D woven reinforced composites
title_full_unstemmed Comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3D woven reinforced composites
title_short Comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3D woven reinforced composites
title_sort comparative analysis of experimental results and finite element simulation results of ballistic impact on 3d woven reinforced composites
url https://doi.org/10.1177/15589250221138910
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