Modelling and analysis of bi-layer ceramic–metal protective structures

Technical ceramics due to their high specific hardness and compressive strength under pressure loading are attractive materials for armor structures. However, the low toughness of the ceramics is limiting their usage in practical designs. Adding a strong and tough plate at the back of the ceramic pl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ahmad Serjouei
Other Authors: Sridhar Idapalapati
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/61767