Determination of the ballistic performance ramie-fiber-reinforced epoxy composite-sic ceramic in multilayered armor system

Multilayered Armor System (MAS) is being extensively studied around the world for its ability to retain ceramic fragmentation after a collision occurs. MAS consist of layer placed at front and supported by composite ramie-fiber-reinforced epoxy resin. Present study utilizes natural fibers 50 % ramie with resin as matrix Silicon Carbide (SiC) panel. The ballistic testing in this used 7.62×51 mm NATO Ball projectile firing distance 15 m from bullet velocity was detected using LIGHT SCREEN B471 type. aim conclude optimal thickness fiber-epoxy SiC ceramics structure based on experiments which can withstand 7.62 ball penetration. To achieve aim, following objectives are accomplished: effect addition BFS failure mode. Results show that number layers increases resistance marked decrease value clay. 5SiC+10R resisting penetration bullets 12 Failure phenomena found were fragments, cracks, radial impact points, fragments. Matrix crack formation appears mini deformation rear side. Phenomenon shot causes be damaged, so fiber will face directly if it subjected second shot. Ultra High Hardness (UHHA) first an attractive option further research.