This review aims to assess publications relevant to understanding the rate-dependent
dynamic behaviour of glass-and carbon-fibre reinforced polymer composites (FRPs). FRPs …

Non-linearity, loading rate, as well as temperature and pressure dependency present major
challenges in the investigation of properties, particularly the mechanical properties of …

The high strain-rate induced failure characteristics in a carbon/Kevlar hybrid composite
subjected to high strain-rate compressive loading were studied using a novel SHPB-AE …

Elastomeric polymers, such as polyurethane (PU), are being used in novel applications to
enhance the load-carrying capacity, ductility, and the survivability of structures under …

The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of introducing an elastomer layer into
conventional fiber metal laminates on their perforation resistance. Natural compounded …

The mechanical performance of composite materials under impact phenomena is of interest
for several industries. Although the effect of the strain rate on composites significantly affects …

A generalized analytical formulation is presented for the prediction of ballistic impact
behavior of 2D woven fabric composite laminates impacted with a rigid cylindrical projectile …

Composite materials undergo intricate damage processes, which are accentuated when
these materials are exposed to impact loading conditions. In this context, this work aims to …

The strain rate dependent mechanical behaviour was studied for the common out-of-
autoclave aerospace textile composite 5-harness-satin carbon–epoxy. End-loaded 15°, 30° …

The effect of the open hole on the behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites
(CFRP) under compressive dynamic loading was investigated. To this end, two different set …