Optimization of two component ceramic armor for a given impact velocity

Authors
Ben-Dor, G Dubinsky, A Elperin, T Frage, N
Citation
G. Ben-dor et al., Optimization of two component ceramic armor for a given impact velocity, THEOR A FR, 33(3), 2000, pp. 185-190
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
ISSN journal
01678442 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
185 - 190
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-8442(200006/07)33:3<185:OOTCCA>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Using Florence's model a problem of two-component ceramic-faced lightweight armors design against ballistic impact is solved. Approximate analytical f ormulas are derived for areal density and thicknesses of the plates of the optimal armor as functions of parameters determining the properties of the materials of the armor components, cross-section and mass of an impactor, a nd of the expected impact velocity. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All righ ts reserved.