Recent developments in the defense sector have led to the creation of a new high-
performance composite synthetic fiber with excellent energy accumulation, endurance …

In this paper we report findings from ballistic experiments conducted on Ultra-High-
Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) flat panels. We measured ballistic limit …

Ballistic performance analysis of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) is
critical for the design of armour systems against ballistic threats. However, no validated …

This paper presents an experimental investigation into the failure mechanisms of sandwich
panels with multi-layered aluminum foam/UHMWPE laminate cores under combined blast …

Dyneema® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers are the strongest
and lightest fibers available. Its fiber composites are widely used in high-performance …

The ballistic performance of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) laminated
plates and UHMWPE encapsulated aluminum structures were numerically characterized …

A finite element methodology to predict the behaviour of Dyneema® HB26 fibre composites
at quasi-static rates of deformation, under low velocity drop weight impact, and high velocity …

The ballistic reliability of composite armors is significantly affected by the random material
properties. In this paper, the mosaic SiC ceramics/ultra high molecular weight polyethylene …

The air blast responses of sandwich panels with multi-layered aluminum foam/UHMWPE
laminate cores were analyzed experimentally and numerically. The focus was placed on the …

In order to capture all essential details of fibers and yarns in woven fabric under ballistic
impact, this paper firstly presents a multi-scale modeling technique to simulate the woven …