Development and Ballistic Testing of a Functionally Gradient Ceramic/Metal Applique
1999; Trans Tech Publications; Volume: 308-311; Linguagem: Inglês
10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.308-311.614
ISSN1662-9760
AutoresWilliam A. Gooch, Baoding Chen, Matthew S. Burkins, R. Palicka, J. J. Rubin, R. Ravichandran,
Tópico(s)Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
ResumoThe U.S. Army Research Laboratory has undertaken a two year Small Business Initiative Research program with Cercom Incorporated to develop a ballistic applique that transitions from a ceramic cermet hard face to a metal back face which can be fabricated to near net shape during the densification process. These functionally gradient materials offer significant advantages in armor applications over conventional adhesive bonded ceramic-metal appliques. This paper will discuss the conceptional requirements, material development process and highlight the 14.5-mm ballistic testing conducted to date.
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