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Composite Solutions for Ballistics
- 1st Edition - August 5, 2021
- Editors: Yasir Nawab, S.M. Sapuan, Khubab Shaker
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 9 8 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 9 9 0 - 4
Academic researchers who are working on the development of composite materials for ballistic protection need a deeper understanding on the theory of material behavior during ba… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAcademic researchers who are working on the development of composite materials for ballistic protection need a deeper understanding on the theory of material behavior during ballistic impact. Those working in industry also need to select proper composite constituents, to achieve their desired characteristics to make functional products. Composite Solutions for Ballistics covers the different aspects of ballistic protection, its different levels and the materials and structures used for this purpose.
The emphasis in the book is on the application and use of composite materials for ballistic protection. The chapters provide detailed information on the various types of impact events and the complexity of materials to respond to those events. The characteristics of ballistic composites and modelling and simulation results will enable the reader to better understand impact mechanisms according to the theory of dynamic material behavior. A complete description of testing conditions is also given that includes sensors and high-speed devices to monitor ballistic events. The book includes detailed approaches and schemes that can be implemented in academic research into solutions for ballistic protection in both theoretical and experimental fields, to find solutions for existing and next generation threats. The book will be an essential reference resource for materials scientists and engineers, and academic and industrial researchers working in composite materials and textiles for ballistic protection, as well as postgraduate students on materials science, textiles and mechanical engineering courses.
- Discusses the fundamentals of impact response mechanisms and related solutions covering advantages and disadvantages for both existing and next generation applications
- Includes various methods for evaluation of ballistic constituents according to economic and environmental criteria, types of green ballistics are considered to enhance sustainable production of applications as well as hybrid composites from natural wastes
- Discusses selection methodologies for ballistic applications and detailed information on the use of textiles for reinforcement fabrication
Part A: Overview of Ballistics
1. State-of-the-art review on recent advances and perspectives of ballistic composite materials
2. Materials selection for Ballistics
3. Levels of Ballistic protection and testing
4. Personal and Structural Protection
Part B: Composite solutions
5. Polymer Composites
6. Ceramic Composites
7. Composite fabrication and joining
8. Use of auxetic material for impact/ballistic applications
9. Natural fiber-reinforced composites for ballistic protection
10. Composite Solutions: existing and next generation
Part C: Characterisation and modelling
11. Mechanical characterisation
12. Simulation of ballistic composites
13. Life cycle assessment of ballistic vest
- No. of pages: 390
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 5, 2021
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128219843
- eBook ISBN: 9780128219904
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Yasir Nawab
Dr. Yasir Nawab is a renowned scholar and researcher with a remarkable career that has had a significant impact on textile science and engineering, particularly in the textile industry. His influence is felt all over the world, providing the academic community with a plethora of knowledge and experience. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a Tenured Professor at National Textile University in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Over a ten-year career, Dr. Nawab's creative leadership has played a critical role in reshaping academic environments. His dedication to promoting academic achievement is demonstrated by his strategic direction, supervision of academic programs, and development of collaborative research environments. As a thought leader, he has authored more than 170 journal publications, edited more than 10 books, directed more than ten PhDs, and made a substantial contribution to the fields of textiles and composite materials. With more than 50 conference papers to his credit, he has further expanded his influence and solidified his position as a leading worldwide authority in research.
As Co-Chairman of the Pakistan Circular Textile Platform and Mentor in the Fashion for Good Innovation Program, Dr. Nawab's dedication to sustainability is evident. His support of environmentally beneficial techniques is demonstrated by his involvement in consulting initiatives. Major research initiatives, such as the KnowTex effort, which aims to increase the worldwide competitiveness of Pakistani textile exports, demonstrate his leadership.
Dr. Nawab is a global influencer who is a member of prestigious associations such as the Materials Research Society and the Textile Institute in the UK.
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S.M. Sapuan
S.M. Sapuan is a Professor of Composite Materials in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Head of the Advanced Engineering Materials and Composite Research Centre at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia. His research interests focus on composite materials, biocomposites, design for sustainability, and natural fibre composites.
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