Books by Keyword: Impact Resistance

Description: This edition presents peer-reviewed papers from the 7th International Conference on Protective Structures (ICPS7), held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from May 12 to 15, 2025. The conference focused on discussing recent advancements in the field of protective structures. Contributions covered a wide range of topics, including structural performance under extreme loading conditions, blast and impact resistance, advanced materials, design innovations, retrofitting techniques, and both experimental and computational approaches. The articles collected in this edition reflect current trends, challenges, and emerging solutions aimed at improving the resilience and safety of structures across civil, military, and infrastructure applications.

Description: The book provides an overview of the latest research results and engineering solutions in the area of development of materials and technologies for ballistic protection of people, equipment and structures. The edition features articles published between 2020 and 2024 by Trans Tech Publications Ltd., covering the processing methods, microstructure and mechanical characterisation of modern-day protection materials.