Investigation of ballistic impact of the full metal jacket bullet against UHMWPE composite laminate

Rimantas Barauskas, Diana Kubilienė, Aušra Abraitienė, Department of Applied Informatics, Kaunas University of Technology, Department of Textile Technologies, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on May 08, 2026

Abstract

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This study aims to advance the understanding of ballistic impact mechanics by integrating computational modelling and experimental validation. Utilizing LS-DYNA simulations and high-speed impact testing, we investigate the structural response of ...