Date of Award
4-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Committee Member
Dr. Igor Luzinov, Committee Chair
Committee Member
Dr. Konstantin Kornev, Committee Co-Chair
Committee Member
Dr. Phillip Brown
Committee Member
Dr. Ryan Burke
Abstract
This thesis aims to characterize non-Newtonian suspensions for anti-ballistics applications. This involves characterizing the rheological behavior of each suspension. It also includes characterizing the interactions of the suspensions with several types of fabrics with known antiballistics properties. The study also tests the armor composites under ballistics stresses by firing on them with standardized military weaponry. This data is then compiled to determine which, if any, of the fabrics and suspensions are ultimately suitable for anti-ballistics uses.
Recommended Citation
Weir, Hayley M., "Non-Newtonian Fabric-Fluid Composites: Fabrication, Characterization and Testing for Anti-Ballistics Applications" (2018). All Theses. 3258.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_theses/3258