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Accession Number:
AD0753415
Title:
Evaluation of Ballistic Damage Resistance and Failure Mechanisms of Composite Materials
Corporate Author:
AVCO CORP LOWELL MA SYSTEMS DIV
Report Date:
1972-04-01
Abstract:
The tolerance to ballistic impact of graphiteepoxy and boronepoxy composites has been investigated. The effects of pre- load, of ply layups, and of projectile velocity have been determined for 30 caliber armor piercing projectiles striking the plate at a 0 degree obliquity. A limited number of tests were performed on glass epoxy laminates and on type 6061-T6 aluminum panels. Several tests were conducted using 50 caliber armor piercing projectiles. High speed photography was used to determine the overall ballistic response, as an additional check on projectile velocity, and to determine when crack initiation occurred. The fracture toughness of each type of laminate was determined and both the residual strength the nominal stress to which a panel which did not fail during perforation can be loaded and the threshold strength the lowest preimpact stress which results in failure upon impact are shown to correlate directly with the toughness.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Jun 1970-1 Jan 1972
Pages:
0129
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Contract Number:
F33615-70-C-1570
File Size:
5.61MB
