Comparison of the Low and High Velocity Impact Response of Kevlar Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites

Journal of Composites Technology and Research

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 224-229

  Shaker, M ^a   Ko, F ^a   Song, J ^b  

^a Drexel University   (United States)

^b U S ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE   (United States)

Author keywords

3 D braid; Basket weave; High velocity; Impact test; Kevlar fabric reinforced epoxy; Low velocity

Indexed keywords

EID: 0042631050     PISSN: 08846804     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1520/ctr10985j     Document Type: Article

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