Development/Ballistics Testing of Lightweight Sandwich-Composite Body Armor

Authors

Brian Spencer, Brigham Young University
Dr. Anton Bowden, Brigham Young University

Keywords

ballistics testing, lightweight sandwich-composite, body armor, shear-thickening fluid, STF

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Body armor is one of the most important tools used in the protection of soldiers and other armed forces around the world. Although the current style of armor, using Kevlar fiber and ceramic inserts, is generally effective, it is bulky and heavy and can cause overheating and lack of mobility. Our research attempts to remedy these issues by using shear-thickening fluid (STF) impregnated Kevlar XP combined with corrugated plastic to create and test lighter, more effective body armor.

Recommended Citation

Spencer, Brian and Bowden, Dr. Anton (2013) "Development/Ballistics Testing of Lightweight Sandwich-Composite Body Armor," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1999.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1999