Recently, UHMWPE fabric and composites have gained attraction in ballistics due to their
impressive strength-to-weight ratio and impact resistance. This article provides a critical …

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber reinforced composite laminates
have been widely used to defend against projectiles and fragments. Although the ballistic …

Polymer processing is an essential step in achieving the desired shape and properties of
polymer parts that are being broadly used in areas from packaging to aerospace. However …

Fiber hybrid is a promising strategy for improving ballistic penetration behaviors of fiber-
reinforced laminated composites. Ballistic impact performance of hybrid fiber laminates …

Synergetic damage under combined blast and fragment loading drives innovational design
of protective structures. In present study, sandwich panel with armored hybrid core was …

In hypervelocity impact (HVI) events, the thermo-mechanical behaviors of polymer materials
are significantly influenced by viscous effects, thereby affecting energy absorption and …

Primary requirements of personal protective armour are light-weight, enhanced protection
level, and low cost. This work explores the use of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene …

In this paper, a new type of core-spun compound aramid yarn has been applied in the
construction of UD fabric to investigate if the ballistic performance of the whole fabric could …

The increasing demand for advanced personal protection systems has motivated a
considerable interest in hybrid woven fabrics and textile composites. However, the …

Despite its relevance for law enforcement applications, the design of soft armor has mainly
been based on a trial-and-error approach. In this paper, a combined experimental, machine …