Polymer matrix composites (PMC) are extensively been used in many engineering
applications. Various natural fibers have emerged as potential replacements to synthetic …

High modulus of about 1 TPa, high thermal conductivity of over 3000 W/mK, very low
coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), high electrical conductivity, self-lubricating …

Technological growth in advanced ammunition and weapons has led to development of
protective antiballistic composites, which are mostly based on aramid fibers, as they absorb …

As composite structures develop, polyurea coating has been applied to improve the
protective performance of multi-layered composite structures subjected to blast or impact …

This paper is categorized into two parts.(1) A frame work to design the aircraft wing structure
and (2) analysis of a morphing airfoil with auxetic structure. The developed design frame …

This review paper initially summarizes the latest developments in impact testing on polymer
matrix composites collating the various analytical, numerical, and experimental studies …

With the development of composite structures, polyurea elastomer can be utilized to
enhance the protective performance of composite laminated structures under blast or impact …

The aim of this article is to review the solution and challenges associated with high strain
rate behavior of nanocomposites. Nanoclay, carbon nanotube, graphene, and inorganic …

Delamination and cracking of matrix/fiber is a common failure phenomena reported in fiber
reinforced composite materials. As complex stress states develop in laminated structures …

In this paper, hybrid composite plates for ballistic protection were investigated
experimentally and numerically, with a target to reduce the weight of currently used body …