Optimizing Ceramic Geometry for Enhanced Ballistic Protection
摘要
Composite armors are extensively utilized for the protection of both human bodies and specialized vehicles due to their superior ballistic performance. Advanced ceramics are often employed in armor systems, as they effectively neutralize projectiles and dissipate ballistic impact energy, ensuring adequate protection. Ongoing research focuses on the development of lightweight and cost-effective ceramics and armor designs to enhance performance. In this study, the ballistic protection capabilities of ceramic laminated armor with various ceramic geometries will be evaluated through numerical modelling. Simultaneously, the designs will be optimized for weight, cost, and performance. Catia V5 software will be employed for the armor design, while finite element analysis will be performed using LS-DYNA. This analysis aims to identify the optimal solution, minimizing study costs. The effects of projectile deformation and armor deformation under different configurations will be examined, with constant back surface material. The results will be compared with previous studies to assess the validity and effectiveness of the proposed designs.