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Analysis of bulletproof performance of structurally optimized ceramic composite armor through numerical simulation
Zhiyong Chen1,2,3, Jian Hou4, Fei Gao5
1School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China. 1854@163.com.
Scientific Reports
|December 31, 2024
Summary
Redesigned ceramic composite armor joints show improved ballistic performance. This structural optimization effectively stops high-speed bullets, meeting stringent military protection standards for lightweight armor.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Ballistics
Background:
- Ceramic-based composite armor faces challenges at panel joints.
- Existing designs may compromise ballistic integrity at spliced areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the ballistic performance of ceramic-based composite armor at panel joints.
- To investigate the anti-penetration capabilities of redesigned armor structures.
Main Methods:
- Redesigning the edge structure of C/C-SiC ceramic plates and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
- Numerical simulation of impact dynamics.
- Validation through live fire tests.
Main Results:
- Improved edge design significantly enhances anti-penetration efficiency.
- A validated dynamic constitutive model accurately predicts armor performance.
- Armor successfully resisted high-speed bullets, meeting MIL-A-46103EIII Class 2A standards.
Conclusions:
- Structural optimization of ceramic-based composite plates improves bulletproof capability.
- Lightweight armor designs can achieve superior ballistic protection.
- The redesigned armor meets rigorous military protection requirements.
