Author(s)

A.M. Eleiche, M.S. Abdel-Kader & A. Almohandes

Abstract

b Penetration resistance of laminated plates from steel and flbreglass-reinforced polyester A.M. Eleiche*, M.S. Abdel-Kader\ A. Almohandes' "Mechanical Engineering Department, UAE University, United Arab Emirates * Department of Mechanical Engineering, M.T.C., Cairo, Egypt 'AFTRC, Egypt Abstract Ballistic tests are performed to investigate the effect of target configuration on ballistic performance when struck by standard bullets at different velocities. Firstly, single mild steel plates, 1 to 8 mm thick, are tested, and the effects of thickness and mechanical properties of plate material are explored. Secondly, in- contact laminae comprising 8 mm-thick targets, and spaced laminae of the same total steel thickness, are tested, and the effect of number, thickness, and arrangement of laminae determined. In addition, Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) is used as a filler material for targets with spaced steel laminae, and the influence on the ballist

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