Identifying Opportunities in the Development of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Materials for Armor Applications

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Abstract:

The purpose of this effort was to summarize the history of ceramic matrix composites CMCs for armor and capture the current state of the art in fiber-reinforced CMCs and ceramic fibers to identify potential opportunities future research in CMCs for armor applications.

Author(s):
Swab, Jeffrey J. ; Sandoz-rosado, Emil J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Oct 2015,30 Sep 2016
Pagination:
0032

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TR-7987
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
materials science, ceramic materials, ceramic matrix composites, composite materials, FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES, ceramic fibers
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ceramics, Refractories and Glass, Laminates and Composite Materials
Keyword(s):
cmc(ceramic matrix composites), ballistic performance, fiber reinforced ceramics, ceramic fibers, Fiber reinforced composites, armor, Inorganic Fibers
Report Date:
2017 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2017 Aug 15