Effect of Aging on Unidirectional Composite Laminate Polyethylene for Body Armor

Effect of Aging on Unidirectional Composite Laminate Polyethylene for Body Armor

The construction of ballistic-resistant body armor is experiencing an increasing use of flexible unidirectional (UD) composite laminates that comprise multiple layers. Each UD layer contains hexagonally packed high-performance fibers with a very low modulus matrix (sometimes referred to as binder re...

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Main Authors: Amy Engelbrecht-Wiggans, Zois Tsinas, Ajay Krishnamurthy, Amanda L. Forster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
composite laminate
flexible composite
strip tensile testing
body armor
polyethylene
hydrothermal aging
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/6/1347

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