The fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely used as bullet-proof
materials due to their low specific gravity, high specific strength and stiffness, and excellent …

As destructive power of firearms raises over the years, ballistic armors are in continuous
need of enhancement. For soft armors, this improvement is invariably related to the increase …

Natural and synthetic fibres have emerged in high demand due to their excellent properties.
Natural fibres have good mechanical properties and are less expensive, making them a …

This study investigates the application of deep learning-based image segmentation using
2D optical imaging for the microstructural characterisation of composite materials with …

Nanotechnology and polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) hold incredible promise for enabling
advancements in defense technology. Researchers are working tremendously to enhance …

This comprehensive review explores the fantasy flatland of derivatives of graphene
composes of hydrogenated graphene, fluorinated graphene, oxidized graphene, graphyne …

This study focuses on exploring the influence of glass/Kevlar hybridization on the tensile and
shear properties of 3D woven composites. The study delves into the behavior of two distinct …

In response to the defects of easy delamination, poor impact resistance, and low toughness
in laminates, intra-layer aramid/glass hybrid weft-knitted reinforced composites without …

Combining two types of reinforcement fiber in a common matrix may lead to different failure
modes such as micro-cracks between the layers when the structure is subjected to lower …

This paper presents the behavior of composite panels based on glass fiber unidirectional
fabrics and a bi-component epoxy resin under ballistic impacts that characterize two threat …