Composite Solutions for Ballistics

Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-0-12-821984-3
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 390 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 1000 g

Academic researchers who are working on the development of composite materials for ballistic protection need a deeper understanding on the theory of material behavior during ballistic impact. Those working in industry also need to select proper composite constituents, to achieve their desired characteristics to make functional products. Composite Solutions for Ballistics covers the different aspects of ballistic protection, its different levels and the materials and structures used for this purpose.

The emphasis in the book is on the application and use of composite materials for ballistic protection. The chapters provide detailed information on the various types of impact events and the complexity of materials to respond to those events. The characteristics of ballistic composites and modelling and simulation results will enable the reader to better understand impact mechanisms according to the theory of dynamic material behavior. A complete description of testing conditions is also given that includes sensors and high-speed devices to monitor ballistic events. The book includes detailed approaches and schemes that can be implemented in academic research into solutions for ballistic protection in both theoretical and experimental fields, to find solutions for existing and next generation threats. The book will be an essential reference resource for materials scientists and engineers, and academic and industrial researchers working in composite materials and textiles for ballistic protection, as well as postgraduate students on materials science, textiles and mechanical engineering courses.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nawab, Yasir

Sapuan, S.M.

Shaker, Khubab

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Festigkeitslehre, Belastbarkeit
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Militär- und Verteidigungstechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Statik, Dynamik, Kinetik, Kinematik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Verbundwerkstoffe

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part A: Overview of Ballistics 1. State-of-the-art review on recent advances and perspectives of ballistic composite materials

2. Materials selection for Ballistics

3. Levels of Ballistic protection and testing

4. Personal and Structural Protection

Part B: Composite solutions 5. Polymer Composites

6. Ceramic Composites

7. Composite fabrication and joining

8. Use of auxetic material for impact/ballistic applications

9. Natural fiber-reinforced composites for ballistic protection
10. Composite Solutions: existing and next generation
Part C: Characterisation and modelling 11. Mechanical characterisation

12. Simulation of ballistic composites

13. Life cycle assessment of ballistic vest

Über Autor(innen)

Nawab, Yasir
Dr. Yasir Nawab is a renowned scholar and researcher with a remarkable career that has had a significant impact on textile science and engineering, particularly in the textile industry. His influence is felt all over the world, providing the academic community with a plethora of knowledge and experience. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a Tenured Professor at National Textile University in Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Over a ten-year career, Dr. Nawab's creative leadership has played a critical role in reshaping academic environments. His dedication to promoting academic achievement is demonstrated by his strategic direction, supervision of academic programs, and development of collaborative research environments. As a thought leader, he has authored more than 170 journal publications, edited more than 10 books, directed more than ten PhDs, and made a substantial contribution to the fields of textiles and composite materials. With more than 50 conference papers to his credit, he has further expanded his influence and solidified his position as a leading worldwide authority in research.

As Co-Chairman of the Pakistan Circular Textile Platform and Mentor in the Fashion for Good Innovation Program, Dr. Nawab's dedication to sustainability is evident. His support of environmentally beneficial techniques is demonstrated by his involvement in consulting initiatives. Major research initiatives, such as the KnowTex effort, which aims to increase the worldwide competitiveness of Pakistani textile exports, demonstrate his leadership.

Dr. Nawab is a global influencer who is a member of prestigious associations such as the Materials Research Society and the Textile Institute in the UK.

Sapuan, S.M.
S.M. Sapuan is a Professor of Composite Materials in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Head of the Advanced Engineering Materials and Composite Research Centre at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia. His research interests focus on composite materials, biocomposites, design for sustainability, and natural fibre composites.

Shaker, Khubab
Khubab Shaker is currently affiliated with National Textile University, Pakistan, as Chairman of Department of Materials. He completed his doctoral degree in 2018, and the focus of his research was the textile fabric reinforced composite materials. His research areas include composite materials, residual stresses, thermomechanical characterization, multilayer/3D woven reinforcements, and auxetic materials. He is a productive researcher with 50 impact factor publications, 1 edited book, 9 book chapters, and more than 20 conference papers.Khubab Shaker is currently affiliated with National Textile University, Pakistan, as Chairman of Department of Materials. He completed his doctoral degree in 2018, and the focus of his research was the textile fabric reinforced composite materials. His research areas include composite materials, residual stresses, thermomechanical characterization, multilayer/3D woven reinforcements, and auxetic materials. He is a productive researcher with 50 impact factor publications, 1 edited book, 9 book chapters, and more than 20 conference papers.