Optimisation of novel ceramic armour

该项目将侧重于陶瓷装甲与前盖和背衬等关键部件之间的接口的重要性，并特别关注冲击器的性质(子弹的口径、碎片的形状等)与由此产生的装甲要求之间的联系。这将建立在以前的内部研究的基础上，这些研究侧重于陶瓷结构和冲击器几何形状的重要性(在后一种情况下，对于复合靶标)[1-3]。例如，将考虑前盖和背衬夹层的厚度/性质及其连续性对于分别管理驻留波和释放波的重要性。预计将采用商业路线制造陶瓷构件，使用克兰菲尔德大学库存的装甲级氧化铝或RBSL提供的材料(视情况而定)，并通过模拟初步确定铜焊/夹层材料。RBSL还将提供高密度涂层氧化铝瓷砖，用于研究。

This project will focus on the importance of the interface between ceramic armour and key constituents such as front cover and backings, with a particular interest in the link between the nature of the impactor (calibre of a round, shape of a fragment, etc) and resultant armour requirements. This will build on previous in-house studies focused on the importance of ceramic constructs and impactor geometries (in the latter case for composite targets) [1-3]. For example, consideration will be given to the importance of the thickness/nature of both front cover and backing interlayers and their continuity for management of dwell and release waves respectively. It is anticipated that a commercial route will be employed to manufacture ceramic constructs, using armour-grade alumina from Cranfield University stocks or material provided by RBSL as-appropriate, with brazes / interlayer materials to be initially identified via simulation. RBSL will also supply high-density coated alumina tiles for inclusion in the research.