Predictive fidelity of single-shell and stacked-shell modeling approaches for impact damage in carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polyphenylene sulfide composites
Available online 14 September 2026
The impact resistance and damage tolerance of an aerospace-grade, high-performance 5-harness-satin woven carbon fiber/polyphenylene sulfide thermoplastic composite were investigated through both experimental...
Reactive materials and damage enhancement mechanism
Available online 10 September 2026
Reactive materials, as an emerging technology in the field of weapon ammunition, open up a novel approach to significantly enhance damage effect, thereby directly promoting the transformation of damage...
Influence of aerodynamic shock structure and hollow-point geometry on early-stage penetration dynamics of 9 mm hollow-point projectiles
Available online 9 September 2026
Aerodynamic shock structure immediately prior to impact is rarely considered in terminal ballistics studies, despite its potential role in early-stage energy transfer during target entry. In this work,...
Research progress on energy deposition and physicochemical damage in laser initiation systems
Available online 8 September 2026
Laser initiation technology, with its advantages of anti-electromagnetic interference, fast response speed, and high intrinsic safety, serves as a core technology for transitioning pyrotechnic devices...
Damage evolution and failure mechanisms in natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: A comprehensive review
Available online 7 September 2026
This article reviews experimentally observed damage evolution and failure mechanisms in natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs). Particular attention is given to damage modes distinctive...
Finite element modeling of material and structural damage over a wide range of deformation rates
Available online 21 August 2026
The paper presents the results of numerical simulation of the interaction between space debris particles and protective screens (Whipple shields) of various designs, as well as spacecraft shells, in...
A study on ultrasonic welding for joining of aerospace thermoplastic composites
Available online 29 July 2026
Joining thermoplastic composite (TPC) structures by fusion bonding techniques is a promising alternative to conventional joining methods in realizing the large composite structure of an aircraft. This...
Numerical evaluation of residual load capacity of impact-damaged RC columns under combined axial and lateral loading
Available online 27 July 2026
This study presents a numerical investigation on the residual axial capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) columns after low-velocity lateral impact, considering different axial load ratios (ALRs) and...
Effect of aluminium micro-particle size and content on the velocity of explosion of ANFO explosive in small-diameter charges
Available online 25 July 2026
The influence of aluminium (Al) micro-particle size and mass content on the velocity of explosion (VoE) of ANFO explosive was investigated using a standardised steel-tube test method. Three particle-size...
Ballistic efficiency of glass-polymer transparent armor: Architecture-driven transition from glass-dominated to hybrid response regimes
Available online 23 July 2026
This study investigates the influence of laminate architecture on the ballistic response of transparent glass-polymer armor systems, with an emphasis on architecture-driven performance transitions rather...
Research on the fragment dispersion characteristics of dual-focused warhead based on additively manufactured liner
Available online 6 July 2026
Multi-focused warheads improve target engagement by forming multiple fragment focusing bands, while the concave contours of the liner structure pose manufacturing challenges. This study investigates...
Axial compression of composite tubes with nanofillers
Available online 6 July 2026
This study investigates the influence of graphene nanofillers on the axial compressive behaviour and crashworthiness performance of filament-wound glass fibre/epoxy composite tubes. Composite tubes...