Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles
A philosophy for the design of novel, lightweight, multi-layered armor, referred to as Composite Armor Philosophy (CAP), which can adapt to the passive protection of light-, medium-, and heavy-armored vehicles, is presented in this study. CAP can serve as a guiding principle to assist designers in c...
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| author | Evangelos Ch. Tsirogiannis Foivos Psarommatis Alexandros Prospathopoulos Georgios Savaidis |
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| description | A philosophy for the design of novel, lightweight, multi-layered armor, referred to as Composite Armor Philosophy (CAP), which can adapt to the passive protection of light-, medium-, and heavy-armored vehicles, is presented in this study. CAP can serve as a guiding principle to assist designers in comprehending the distinct roles fulfilled by each component. The CAP proposal comprises four functional layers, organized in a suggested hierarchy of materials. Particularly notable is the inclusion of a ceramic-composite principle, representing an advanced and innovative solution in the field of armor design. This paper showcases real-world defense industry applications, offering case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of this advanced approach. CAP represents a significant milestone in the history of passive protection, marking an evolutionary leap in the field. This philosophical approach provides designers with a powerful toolset with which to enhance the protection capabilities of military vehicles, making them more resilient and better equipped to meet the challenges of modern warfare. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1c608ca86e45491283abaf8bfe70d53d2024-11-15T06:12:00ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Defence Technology2214-91472024-11-0141181197Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehiclesEvangelos Ch. Tsirogiannis0Foivos Psarommatis1Alexandros Prospathopoulos2Georgios Savaidis3EODH SA, Research and Development Department, 63080, Lakkoma, Chalkidikis, Greece; Laboratory of Machine Elements & Machine Design, School of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece; Digital Representation and Additive Manufacturing (DRAM), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Balkan Center, Building B’, 10th km Thessaloniki-Thermi Road, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece; Corresponding author.SIRIUS, Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, Gaustadalleen 23B, 0373, Oslo, NorwayPhysical Metallurgy Laboratory (PML), Mechanical Engineering Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece; Centre for Research & Development of Advanced Materials (CERDAM), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Balkan Center, Building B’, 10th km Thessaloniki-Thermi Road, 57001, Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory of Machine Elements & Machine Design, School of Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece; Digital Representation and Additive Manufacturing (DRAM), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Balkan Center, Building B’, 10th km Thessaloniki-Thermi Road, 57001, Thessaloniki, GreeceA philosophy for the design of novel, lightweight, multi-layered armor, referred to as Composite Armor Philosophy (CAP), which can adapt to the passive protection of light-, medium-, and heavy-armored vehicles, is presented in this study. CAP can serve as a guiding principle to assist designers in comprehending the distinct roles fulfilled by each component. The CAP proposal comprises four functional layers, organized in a suggested hierarchy of materials. Particularly notable is the inclusion of a ceramic-composite principle, representing an advanced and innovative solution in the field of armor design. This paper showcases real-world defense industry applications, offering case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of this advanced approach. CAP represents a significant milestone in the history of passive protection, marking an evolutionary leap in the field. This philosophical approach provides designers with a powerful toolset with which to enhance the protection capabilities of military vehicles, making them more resilient and better equipped to meet the challenges of modern warfare.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221491472400179XPassive armor protectionComposite armorBallistic performanceProtection systemsVehicle protectionArmor design |
| spellingShingle | Evangelos Ch. Tsirogiannis Foivos Psarommatis Alexandros Prospathopoulos Georgios Savaidis Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles Defence Technology Passive armor protection Composite armor Ballistic performance Protection systems Vehicle protection Armor design |
| title | Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles |
| title_full | Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles |
| title_fullStr | Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles |
| title_full_unstemmed | Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles |
| title_short | Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles |
| title_sort | composite armor philosophy cap holistic design methodology of multi layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles |
| topic | Passive armor protection Composite armor Ballistic performance Protection systems Vehicle protection Armor design |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221491472400179X |
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