Updated throughout for the new edition, Armour: Materials, Theory, and Design covers
extant and emergent protection technologies driving advances in armour systems. Covering …

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 …

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 …

Lightweight composite armour systems composed of a B 4 C ceramic panel and composite
back panel have excellent bulletproof performance and are used to resist attacks from …

Shaped charge warhead which is widely utilized for underwater weapons has a severe
threat to the survivability of naval ships. Therefore, it is of great significance to improve their …

Ceramics/composite laminated armor structures have become the mainstream in the design
of bulletproof materials. To obtain systematic improvements in composite targets, it is …

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) composites are used in a wide array
of protective armor systems. Design of these systems is largely performed through empirical …

Cross-ply unidirectional laminates made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers
are widely used as components of bullet-proof vests. To simulate the delamination process …

The ballistic response of armor has been widely used to evaluate its feasibility and
advantages as a protective structure. To obtain the ballistic performance and ballistic …

Low-velocity impact tests are conducted using split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) for
investigating the impact behavior of the cross-ply ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene …