The effect of nano SiC impregnation on Kevlars and the number of layers on the ballistic resistance of laminate hybrid composites

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Abstract

A study was conducted to investigate the effect of the number of kevlar layers and the effect of nano-SiC addition on ballistic resistance of laminate hybrid composites which were composed by Kevlar 29, Al2024-T3 and resin epoxy as adhesive materials. The nano-SiC was mixed with (PEG-400) Polyethylene Glycol and ethanol as shear thickening fluid (STF), then Kevlar 29 was impregnated into this liquid. The number of kevlar layers used from 10, 20 to 30 layers on Al2024-T3 plates. The ballistic testing on laminate hybrid composites was carried out using a 9 x 19 mm calibre pistol at a distance of 10 m. The depth of penetration and the resulting perforation were studied to determine the ballistic performance of laminate hybrid composites with and without impregnated in STF. The results showed that the impregnated Kevlar with 10 layers was the most optimum ballistic resistance compared to 20 and 30 layers respectively with a significant decrease in its perforation diameter to 29,4 % and impact strength increased to 30,5 %.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
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Publication statusPublished - 9 May 2023

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