Citation

Hampson PR, Moatamedi M. Int. J. Crashworthiness 2007; 12(4): 411-428.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13588260701483334

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The following review of composite impact work summarizes key research interests and provides a brief overview for the development of theoretical, experimental and numerical methods for low, high, and hyper velocity impact. Particular attention is given to experimental apparatus and techniques used for the different impact velocity regimes, and the implementation of failure criteria in finite element (FE) modelling methods which predict material behaviour. Areas are then identified for which limited research has been currently undertaken and suggestions are made for possible future research topics.