Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Ballistic Behaviour of Ceramic-Reinforced Al Matrix Composite Plates

This study was designed to investigate the ballistic behavior of ceramic-reinforced aluminum composite plates numerically and experimentally and to present an optimal sample design. The parameters studied were ceramic reinforcement percentage and type of matrix alloy. This study used the matrix alloys ۶۰۶۱, ۷۰۷۵, and ۵۰۸۳. The percentage of ceramics used in this study is ۱۵, ۳۰, and ۴۵% by weight. The samples are in three thicknesses of ۲۰, ۲۵, and ۳۰ mm. ۲۷ simulated samples were numerically analyzed with Abaqus finite element software in this study based on existing ballistic protection criteria, one then determines the optimal numerical sample. Using the squeeze casting method, a laboratory sample has been made and experimentally tested to evaluate the numerical results. Lastly, the numerical analysis and the experimental test were compared and the optimal sample was determined.