An Analysis of Ballistic Resistant Materials: The Impact of Bullets Using ANSYS

Body armor is effective because it can stop a bullet by deforming it and spreading the impact’s energy out across multiple layers. This not only prevents the bullet from entering your body, but it also shields you from the trauma caused by the bullet’s impact. This study offers the results of an analysis of the bullet’s impact on the protective shield. The armor shield and projectile models are designed in Fusion 360 and simulated with the finite element method (FEM) software ANSYS 2023R1. The result of the impact of bullet contact on Boron Carbide (B4C) and Kevlar-29 fiber armor is the subject of the study. Finally, stress and deformation level comparisons are made between the materials. Based on the findings, it is found that Boron Carbide is a remarkable protection material with large effect energy delocalization during a quick infiltration event due to its superior raised ballistic obstruction per thickness.