Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Panels for Blast and Fragmentation Mitigation

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Abstract:

Panels comprised of honeycomb fiber reinforced polymer FRP laminations were evaluated to examine their utility as prefabricated fighting positions. The panels were tested for both their blast, and fragmentation mitigation ability. Static resistance functions were developed using a combination of analytical and laboratory procedures in order to obtain the panels response, the response was implemented into a single-degree of freedom SDOF dynamic analysis. Engineered analytical prediction models showed that the panels response in live explosive blast testing could be predicted. Sand-filled wall panels were subjected to blast and fragmentation loadings in full-scale experiments, but experimental and analytical evaluation indicated that further refinement of the panels design would be recommended.

Author(s):
Hoemann, John ; Salim, Hani ; Dinan, Robert J.
Author Organization(s):
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC TYNDALL AFB FL
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Presented at the Shock and Vibration Symposium, 78th, held in Philadelphia, PA on 4-8 Nov 2007.
Pagination:
0009

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-RX-TY-TP-2008-4533
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F08637-03-C-6006
Task Number(s):
F2
Project Number(s):
4915
Monitor Series:
TP-2008-4533, AFRL-RX-TY
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FIBER REINFORCEMENT, *COMPOSITE MATERIALS, *PANELS, *BLAST, PREFABRICATION, MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION, FRAGMENTATION AMMUNITION, HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES, EXPLOSIVES, SYMPOSIA, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, TEST AND EVALUATION, DEGREES OF FREEDOM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Laminates and Composite Materials, Ammunition and Explosives, Ballistics
Keyword(s):
MANEUVERABLE STRUCTURES, PE62102F, WUAFRL4915F2
Report Date:
2007 Nov 01
Creation Date:
2008 Jul 02