Battery safety has attracted attention worldwide due to current trends in communication and
mobilization brought about by rapidly evolving versions of smartphones, tablets, laptops …

The mechanical properties of polymers are becoming increasingly important as they are
used in structural applications, both on their own and as matrix materials for composites. It …

Composite materials have been used in applications involving blast and ballistic impacts,
and are considered effective materials in absorbing the energy of blast. Application of …

The fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are currently widely used in infrastructure
construction, and the study on the dynamic performance and temperature sensitivity is still …

The large deformation stress–strain behavior of thermoplastic–elastomeric polyurethanes
and elastomeric-thermoset polyureas is strongly dependent on strain rate. Their mechanical …

Composites are efficient to deal with tensile loads than metals. Now-a-days, metals are
replaced with composites owing to their higher strength to weight ratio and are extensively …

Elastomeric coatings are being advocated as excellent retrofit materials for strategic
applications, particularly for blast mitigation and ballistic protection. Polyurea, an elastomer …

Experimental and numerical studies were conducted to investigate the effect of polyurea
coatings on the blast resistance of mild steel plates. Square steel plates with and without …

Cracks in concrete increase permeability and exacerbate the detrimental effects of
weathering and potential chemical attacks. Common repair techniques involve the use of …

Numerical and experimental studies on the impact and penetration of armor plates
subjected to sub-ordnance range impact velocities by pointed and flat strikers is presented …