Finite-Element Modelling of Ballistic Impact of Plain-Woven Aramid Fabric

Abstract:

In this work, a 3D finite-element model of the ballistic impact of a multi-layered plain-woven aramid fabric style 720 (Kevlar^® 129 fibre, 1420 denier, 20×20 yarns per inch) impacted by a 6.7-mm spherical projectile was built at the mesoscale in Abaqus/Explicit by modelling individual crimped yarns. Material properties and yarn geometry for the model were obtained from reported experimental observations. An orthotropic elastic model with a failure criterion based on the tensile strength of the yarns was used. Numerical predictions were compared with available experimental data. It was found that the finite-element model can reproduce the physical experimental observations, such as the straining of primary yarns and pyramidal-shaped deformation after perforation. The permanent deformation of fabric targets predicted by the numerical simulations was compared with available experimental results. It was found that the model fairly predicted the permanent deformation with a difference of about 21% when compared with experiments.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 553)
• Pages: 769-773
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.553.769
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: E.A. Flores-Johnson*, J.G. Carrillo, R.A. Gamboa, Lu Ming Shen
• Keywords: Aramid Fibre, Ballistic Resistance, Finite Element Modeling (FEM), Plain-Woven Fabric

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