FEA analysis of ballistic impact on carbon nanotube bulletproof vest. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soorya Prabha, P.; Ragavi, I.G.; Rajesh, R.; Pradeep Kumar, M.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 46:Part 9(2021)
• Page Start: 3937
• Page End: 3940
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: FEA -- CNT -- Kevlar -- Impact analysis -- Numerical; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.424
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Personal body armor has surfaced in a variety of different forms throughout the centuries. Today, bulletproof vests serve as a lightweight armor technology designed to protect the wearer from critical internal injuries caused by firearm projectiles. These bulletproof vests are predominantly manufactured by using Kevlar. Though Kevlar has adequate absorption capacity, its strength to withstand bullet comes with the addition of Kevlar layers, which adds up to the body armor's weight. Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) are of great area of interest nowadays due to their exceptional mechanical properties. It is much lighter and possesses higher strength when compared to Kevlar. This study focuses on the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of bulletproof vest made up of CNTs. Furthermore, it also gives a comparative study of Carbon nanotubes and Kevlar 29 in ballistic applications.