Fluid-structure interaction simulation and evaluation of ballistic impact of STF impregnated UHMWPE fiber composites
Xingteng Zhang, Qianyu Zhang, Ruosi Yan, Zhigang Qin
Abstract
This study reveals the fluid-structure interaction simulation of the ballistic impact of shear thickening fluid (STF) impregnated with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber composites. The STF/UHMWPE composites pull-out test results are fitted to obtain a similar STF rheological curve. The STF/UHMWPE composites fluid-structure interaction (FSI) model was established to reproduce the local failure and stress distribution at each stage of the ballistic impact process. The comparison of the finite element analysis (FEA) and the experimental results showed that the fitting degree of the STF/UHMWPE composites to the impact energy absorption was 94.74%. STF treatment has dual effects on the impact resistance of fabrics, increasing the friction and enhancing the thickening effect.