A combined experimental and numerical analysis of sandwich panels subjected to ballistic loads

Abigail Agwai, Ibrahim Guven, Erdogan Madenci, Jørgen Kepler

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Abstract

In this study, the response of sandwich composites due to ballistic impact loading is investigated using peridynamic theory simulations. Three foam core materials with different densities are considered, and the effects of the core density on the damage sustained are examined. Effects of varying impact momentum and impact load distribution on damage and impulse are also considered. The numerical results are compared to results from previously conducted experiments, and good agreement exists between the two. The foam core with the lowest density is found to sustain the most delamination and cracking.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference
Pages3641-3649
Number of pages9
StatePublished - Aug 6 2007
Event48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference - Waikiki, HI, United States
Duration: Apr 23 2007 → Apr 26 2007

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference
Volume4
ISSN (Print)0273-4508

Other

Other48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference
CountryUnited States
CityWaikiki, HI
Period4/23/07 → 4/26/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Architecture
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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    Agwai, A., Guven, I., Madenci, E., & Kepler, J. (2007). A combined experimental and numerical analysis of sandwich panels subjected to ballistic loads. In Collection of Technical Papers - 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference (pp. 3641-3649). (Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference; Vol. 4).