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Nyangani Mtimkulu, John Ikome, Grace Kanakana-Katumba, "Computational Strategies in Ballistic Puncture Penetration of UHMWP-E Polymers," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 74, no. 8, pp. 549-570, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V74I8P137

Abstract

Engineering ballistic materials development, optimization and improvement are primarily backed by scientific, experimental and mathematical theories and findings. This has led to the development of numerical strategies that are widely considered to effectively yield cost-effective and rapid materials development, and optimization for continuous improvement of existing materials. These numerical strategies incorporate the structural model, computations and analysis of materials data and have been intensively being applied in metallic ballistic materials. However, in ballistic polymer materials such as Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWP-E), the numerical strategies are still at a developing stage. This paper attempts to provide a comprehensive review of constitutive models and numerical simulation technique models applied in ballistic materials for guidance in obtaining improved results and future use of projectile penetration models in UHMWP-E polymers.

Keywords

Terminal ballistics, UHMWP-E polymers, Constitutive models, Numerical simulation, Modelling.

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