Shock Characterisation of a Carbon-Fibre Composite

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Abstract

Composites provide a low-density alternative to many metals and alloys. Thay are increasingly used as structural components. In this paper carbon firbre re-inforced composite is characterised using a series of plate impact experiments using VISAR and manganin gauges as diagnostics. The results used to populate a hydrocode model and a ballistic impact scenario is used as a validation experiment.

Authors

  • Michelle Willows

    QinetiQ, Farnborough, UK

  • William Proud

    University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University, University of Cambridge, UK, Univeristy of Cambridge, UK, University of Cambridge

  • Philip Church

    QinetiQ, Fort Halstead, UK