• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.170-176
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• 2006

Multi-layered laminate made of ceramic/composite have been developed to prevent penetration by high velocity impact. In this study, three-layered plates consisted of 1) cover layer (glass fiber reinforced polymer), 2) $Al_{2}O_{3}$, ceramic plate, and 3) backing plate (glass fiber reinforced polymer) were fabricated with various conditions and tested for their ballistic protection characteristic. The ceramic composite laminates, with thin backing plate, were completely penetrated by armor piercing projectile. The plate with inserted rubber between ceramic and backing plate showed excellent ballistic protection, though completely penetrated by the second shoot.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.31-38
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• 2016

This study proposes an optimal design for a robotic welding system for a high-strength steel armor plate. In order to identify the welding defect parameters, we analyzed the 4M (man, machine, materials, method) characteristics diagram, as well as a cause and effect matrix, to improve the productivity and quality of welding defects. From these analyses, we designed optimal welding conditions and carried out welding tests -- such as mechanical testing and macro structure tests - with positive results. We determined that it was possible to obtain a quality similar to manual welding with our robotic welding system. In the future, we expect that the system will be used as inspiration for future welding system designs.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제26권7호
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• pp.1426-1437
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• 2002

Using the Lagrangian explicit time-integration finite element code NET3D which can treat three-dimensional high-velocity impact problems, oblique penetration processes of long rod projectile with yaw against thin plate are simulated. Through the comparison of simulation result with experimental result and other code's computational result, the adaptability and accuracy of NET3D is evaluated under the complex situation in which yaw angle and oblique angle exist simultaneously. Main research contents to be handled in this paper include the followings. First, the accuracy and efficiency estimation of NET3D code result obtained from the oblique penetration simulations of long rod projectile with yaw against thin plate. Second, the effect of increasing impact velocity. Third, the effect of initial yaw for the spaced-plate target. Residual velocities, residual lengths, angular velocities, and final deformed configurations obtained from the NET3D computations are compared with the experimental results and other code's computational results such as Eulerian code MESA and Lagrangian code EPIC. As a result of comparisons, it has been found that NET3D code is superior to EPIC code and MESA code in the prediction capability of residual velocity and residual length of penetrator. The key features obtained from the experiment can be successfully reproduced through NET3D simulations. Throughout the study, the applicability and accuracy of NET3D as a metallic armor system design tool is verified.

• 한국시뮬레이션학회논문지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.55-63
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• 2021

본 논문은 전투 시뮬레이션 상에서 모의되는 무기체계의 방호성능에 대한 연구로, 입사각도에 따른 방호성능의 개선효과를 제시하고자 하였다. 이를 위해, 여러 속도로 발사된 5.45 mm 보통탄을 사용한 소화기 위협에 대하여 일반적으로 사용되는 균일압연강판 재질의 장갑판 3종의 완전 및 부분관통 여부를 판정하는 실사격 탄도실험이 수행되었다. 주요 실험 변수는 무기체계 장갑의 재질 그리고 탄자의 입사각도이었다. 또한, 방호성능에 대한 정량적인 분석을 위하여 기존 세 가지 방호한계속도 측정방법들이 사용되었다. 그 결과 탄자의 입사각이 30도인 경우 장갑의 방호성능은 0도인 경우 대비 재질별 1.04배부터 1.14배까지 향상되었으며, 방호효과가 평균적으로 약 1.1배 개선되는 것을 확인하였다. 이러한 실험결과는 장갑판의 방호성능을 증진시키는 변수에 반영되어 보다 현실에 가까운 전투 시뮬레이션을 개발하는데 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.787-791
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• 2015

장갑차의 창정비나 성능개량시 인서트를 교체할 수 없는 특수한 경우에는 크로메이트처리를 재수행함에 따라 체결력이 저하될 수 있는 리스크가 있다. 본 논문에서는 장갑차의 소재로 사용되는 알루미늄 판재에 인서트를 삽입한 채로 크로메이트를 할 경우, 인서트 체결력의 변화에 대하여 연구하였다. 판재의 표면처리와 인서트의 종류에 따른 영향성을 파악하기 위해 실제조건과 동일한 시편으로 파단강도를 측정하였다. 이러한 시험을 통해 차량 동체 제작 공정 기반을 마련하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.685-692
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• 2017

In this study, the effect of various adhesively bonded composite patches on mechanical properties of notched Al-Mg alloy plates was analyzed. For this purpose firstly, the un-notched and notched specimens were fabricated from 5086 Al-Mg alloys which have been used in armor-plated military vehicles. The surface notches as a flaw were machined with circular cutting tool to form notch aspect ratio a/c=0.15 and notch-to-thickness ratios a/t=0.5 in the radial direction on the test specimens. Then, various composite patches which reinforced by glass, carbon and Kevlar fibers were bonded adhesively at elliptically surface notches. Finally, experimental measurements conducted by applying tensile static loading. The experimental results showed that repairing with composite patches with order of carbon, glass and Kevlar fibers have remarkable effect on tensile strength of the notched plate. Also the finite element models were developed using Abaqus/Explicit code to predict the tensile strength and elongation of unrepaired notched specimen and specimen repaired by carbon fiber composite patch. The comparison between numerical and experimental results showed good agreement between them and proved the accuracy of numerical modeling.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.784-789
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• 2001

In order to investigate the fracture behaviors(penetration modes) and the resistance to penetration during ballistic impact of cold-rolled Al 5052 H34 alloy laminates, anodized Al 5052 H34 alloy laminates, and Al 5052 H34 alloy after cold-rolling, ballistic testing was conducted. In general, superior armor material is brittle materials which have a high hardness. Ballistic resistance of these materials was measured by protection ballistic limit(V50), a statical velocity with 50% probability for incomplete penetration. Fracture behaviors and ballistic tolerance, described by penetration modes, are observed respectfully, resulting from V50 test and Projectile Through Plate(PTP) test at velocities greater than V50. PTP tests were conducted with 0$^{\circ}$obliquity at room temperature using 5.56mm ball projectile. V50 tests with 0$^{\circ}$obliquity at room temperature were also conducted with projectiles that were able to achieve near or complete penetration during PTP tests. Surface Hardness, resistance to penetration, and penetration modes of Al 5052 H34 alloy laminates compared to those of cold-rolled Al 5052 H34 alloy laminates and anodized Al 5052 H34 alloy laminates anodized Al 5052 H34 alloy after cold-rolling.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.269-288
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• 2014

Experiments were carried out to investigate the ballistic performance of fiber reinforced plastic(FRP)-steel plates completely penetrated by hemispherical-nosed projectiles at sub-ordnance velocities greater than their ballistic limits. The FRP-steel plate consists of a front FRP laminate and a steel backing plate. Failure mechanisms and impact energy absorptions of FRP-steel plates were analyzed and compared with FRP laminates and single steel plates. The effects of relative thickness, manufacturing method and fabric type of front composite armors as well as the joining style between front composite armors and steel backing plates on the total perforation resistance of FRP-steel plates were explored. It is found that in the case of FRP-steel plates completely penetrated by hemispherical-nosed projectiles at low velocities, the failure modes of front composite armors are slightly changed while for steel backing plates, the dominate failure modes are greatly changed due to the influence of front composite armors. The relative thickness and fabric type of front composite armors as well as the joining style of FRP-steel plates have large effects whereas the manufacturing method of front composite armors has slight effect on the total perforation resistance of FRP-steel plates.