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Authors Singletary, J. ; Lauke, B.
Title Polyolefin filmereinforced composites for personal protection
Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection, X Chen, ed.
Date 26.01.2016
Number 49300
Abstract This chapter (13) describes the use of oriented films of polyolefins in ballistic protective applications. The history of their use in ballistic protective applications is briefly discussed, from early efforts in World War II, through development of stretched melt-blown tape-reinforced polyolefins in the Vietnam War, through solid-state extrusion (SSE) and then SSE with two stage drawing in the 21st century. Current SSE film reinforcements are summarised, and armour performance in ballistic impact is described compared to benchmark materials. Advantages that may be inherent to film-reinforced composites are discussed, including buoyancy, a unique combination of high perforation resistance and low dynamic deflection, high cut resistance and relative ease in attachment. The chapter concludes with suggestions for the heretofore unexplained observation that polyolefin film–reinforced armour composites offer protection per weight far beyond than expected by their specific axial strength, using rules of thumb developed for fibre-reinforced armour composites. <br /><br />Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection<br />ISBN 978-1782424611
Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology
Wikidata
Citation Elsevier Science & Technology 1st ed. (2016) 389-408
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-78242-461-1.00013-3
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