The most commonly used ballistic ceramics (alumina, silicon carbide, and boron carbide)
are compared via various performance mechanisms in this review. This work aimed to study …

In this research, the ballistic performance of three series of aluminum alloys in the ceramic-
reinforced metal matrix composite plates is investigated for protecting against 7.62× 39 mm …

Predictive models are an important tool in the design and optimization of ballistic shields.
Indeed, several authors in the literature have developed numerical models for simulating …

In this study, an innovative technique is employed to modify the microstructure and increase
the mechanical characteristics of the Al5083 joint made by friction stir spot welding (FSSW) …

Hybrid ceramic/composite targets are acknowledged to provide effective impact protection
against armor piercing projectiles, which is why the research on this topic is continuously …

In this paper, a trilinear cohesive zone modeling approach available in the explicit nonlinear
finite element software LS-DYNA is used to model the dynamic impact failure of an adhesive …

The recent increase in the number of terrorism-related explosions requires extensive
research efforts to minimize their significant socio-economic impacts. One key strategy is to …

Nature has evolved ingenious armour designs, like the flexible carapaces of armadillo and
boxfish consisting of hexagonal segments connected by collagen fibres, that serve as …

The efficient and environment-friendly strip** of damaged Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
coatings is a committed procedure in the remanufacturing process of food utensils. A green …

Purpose The resistance of steel plate shear walls (SPSW) under explosive loads is
evaluated using nonlinear FE analysis and surrogate methods. This study uses the …