Effect of Temperature and Ply Angle on Performance of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Laminates Under Low Velocity Impact

T Sreekantha Reddy; P Rama Subba Reddy; Vemuri Madhu

doi:10.14429/dsj.73.18637

Effect of Temperature and Ply Angle on Performance of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Laminates Under Low Velocity Impact

T Sreekantha Reddy DRDO-Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad - 500 058, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1612-8773
P Rama Subba Reddy DRDO-Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad - 500 058, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9386-9180
Vemuri Madhu DRDO-Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad - 500 058, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9685-5366

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.73.18637

Keywords: UHMWPE, Low velocity impact, Ply angle, Deformation

Abstract

Low velocity impact tests were conducted on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) laminates having different ply angle. The tests were conducted at various temperatures using steel impactor having 16mm diameter and hemi spherical shape. The selected impact energies are in the range of 50 to 250 Joule. The performance of the composites was compared with respect to peak force, maximum displacement and back face deformation. Results indicated that with increase of temperature, the contact duration increased whereas deceleration was reduced. Various failure mechanisms involved in energy absorption were also addressed.

Published

2023-03-09

How to Cite

Reddy, T. S., Reddy, P. R., & Madhu, V. (2023). Effect of Temperature and Ply Angle on Performance of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Laminates Under Low Velocity Impact. Defence Science Journal, 73(No 2), 163-170. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.73.18637

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Issue

Vol 73 No No 2 (2023): Materials and Coatings for Defence Application

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Research Papers

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