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.

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