Nanocomposite material modelling
Numerical models for analysing the behaviour of nanomaterial-based composites under high-speed impact.
Ballistic-impact simulation and material response
Studying how advanced composites and metamaterial-based structures respond to high-speed impact.
About the project
Nanomaterial-based composites can offer combinations of strength, stiffness, energy absorption and low weight that are difficult to achieve with conventional materials. This creates new possibilities for protective structures used in defence, aerospace and impact-resistant systems.
The work focused on understanding how these advanced materials behave under ballistic loading. It also explored metamaterial-based unit cells designed to improve impact resistance by controlling deformation and absorbing more energy.
How it works
The material and structural geometry are represented in a numerical model, along with the impact velocity, contact conditions and material behaviour. Simulations are then used to study deformation, stress, damage and energy absorption during impact.
Different composite arrangements and metamaterial unit-cell designs can be compared to understand which configurations provide better protection with lower weight.
Material design → impact simulation → deformation and damage → energy absorption → improved protection
What the work produced
The work created a simulation-based approach for studying advanced materials and impact-resistant structures.
Metamaterial unit-cell studies
Evaluation of structured unit-cell designs for improving ballistic-impact resistance and energy absorption.
Design comparison and validation
A workflow for comparing material and geometry choices using deformation, damage and absorbed-energy results.
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