Residual Velocity Of Projectile Research Articles

Protection mechanism of underwater double-hull coated with UHMW-PE subjected to shaped charge

Shaped charge warhead which is widely utilized for underwater weapons has a severe threat to the survivability of naval ships. Therefore, it is of great significance to improve their anti-destructive capability. Three types of loads - shock wave (SW), shaped charge projectile (SCP) and bubble - are generated during the process of shaped charge associated with underwater explosion, which can cause different damage characteristics into double-hull structure. In this paper, these three loads characteristics and their combined damage into double-hull structure are analyzed. Besides, the protection of fiber metal laminates on this structure are discussed. Firstly, Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian (CEL) is used to simulate the full physical process of double-hull subjected to shaped charge associated with underwater explosion. Secondly, the damage characteristics of double-hull are obtained under the combined damage of the shock wave, shaped charge projectile and bubble. After that, the steel plate/UHMW-PE laminate (Fiber Metal Laminate, FML) is designed according to the equal surface density theory. The blast and penetration resistance of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) material is analyzed and the optimized FML models are discussed. The results show that a small plastic deformation and hole of the outer and inner plates of the double-hull are generated by the shock wave and the shaped charge projectile, respectively. A large plastic deformation of the outer plate is caused by the subsequent bubble load, which is torn and pulled off. The hole size of plate coated with PE and the residual velocity of projectile reduced by 26.66% and 69.50% compared with those of the steel plate, respectively. Besides, for the coated cases the outer and inner plates is respectively not pulled off and penetrated by projectile. Additionally, it is worth noting that the bubble collapses and cannot cause the secondary damage into double-hull due to the protection of coated PE. It indicates that the PE has a great protection performance of the double-hull subjected to shock wave, bubble and projectile, which can provide a reference for the naval ships protection design.

New method for predicting perforation parameters of a concrete slab target to a penetrating projectile

The present paper investigates the perforation of a projectile through a concrete slab and proposes a new approach for assessing the perforation parameters, including the projectile residual velocity, and the slab perforation and ballistic limits. The new approach is rather simple and easy to implement and provides a fast solution. A new parameter denoted the “pseudo-residual velocity (VP)” is defined and is theoretically calculated. For a given slab thickness H0, the magnitude of VP(H0) is always smaller than the corresponding true residual velocity. The developed approach reduces the determination of the perforation parameters to a sequence of pseudo-perforation problems that are quickly solved using the modified (hybrid) DISCS method, which had been developed for penetration analysis into thick targets, using the constitutive equations of the slab concrete material. In contrary to many other simplified models, the proposed approach is based on a theoretical model and engineering insight and does not require any empirical constants, or calibrations prior to the analysis. Numerous examples compare the proposed approach predictions to test results, covering different types of concrete, slab thicknesses and projectile impact velocities. In all comparisons, very good predictions of the proposed approach are demonstrated.

Mechanism-driven analytical modelling of UHMWPE laminates under ballistic impact

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber reinforced composite laminates have been widely used to defend against projectiles and fragments. Although the ballistic performance of UHMWPE composites has been extensively characterized both experimentally and numerically, analytical modelling remains a challenge. This study develops a mechanism-based analytical model of UHMWPE cross-ply laminates, with the progressive process of projectile penetration divided into two sequential stages of local failure and bulging deformation: the former is characterized with the strain concentration model under local shock compaction, and the latter is described using a modified membrane stretching model. Compared with existing energy-based models, the current model enables revealing physical mechanisms underlying the deformation/failure processes of UHMWPE laminate subjected to projectile impact, with relevant parameters correlated with material properties. Further, without using any fitting parameter, the proposed analytical model can predict both the ballistic limit and residual projectile velocity. For validation, the model predictions are compared with existing test data, with good agreement achieved for varying projectile mass, projectile size, laminate type, and laminate thickness. It is demonstrated that the maximum strain under a penetrating projectile is controlled by the thickness of un-penetrated laminate and the growth of bulge, and that the longitudinal wave speed and maximum tensile strain in the UHMWPE laminate dictate its ballistic limit.

Numerical study on influence of target thickness on impact response of GFRP composites

Due to rise in threats like ballistic impacts, blast loading and vehicle collision in armored military vehicles, the demand for materials with high strength and enhanced energy absorption capacity has been increased. Applications of Fiber reinforced composites as armor material in military vehicles is being considered as one of the measures to reduce such threats. The focus of this work is to investigate the energy absorption capacity of a GFRP plates subjected to a rigid projectile with blunt-nosed at the intermediate velocity range by using non-linear finite element code LS-DYNA. It has been found that the numerically computed results of ballistic limit velocity and residual velocity, closely resemble the test results reported in the literature. With altering target thickness, it has also been explored how the energy absorption capacity, projectile's residual velocity, ballistic velocity limit and damage mechanism of composite. The numerical results make it evident that the target thicknesses have a significant impact on the target's ballistic resistance and delamination area.

Ballistic resistance of high-strength armor steel against ogive-nosed projectile impact

The advanced high-strength armor steel with the superior strength-to-weight ratio can extremely improve the ballistic resistance and mobility of military equipment and structures. Aiming to assess the ballistic resistance including the ballistic limit and failure modes of two types of advanced high-strength armor steels, the projectile perforation test and numerical simulations were conducted. Firstly, ten shots of 15 mm-caliber ogive-nosed projectile perforation test were performed under the initial impact velocities of 164–428 m/s. The failure mode and out-of-plane displacement (OPD) response of target plate were recorded by utilizing the high-speed 3D digital image correlation system. Then, the classical finite element (FE) and mesh-free Smoothed Particle Galerkin (SPG) methods were adopted to conduct the numerical simulations, respectively. The predicted residual velocities of projectile were compared with the test data to verify the accuracy of the calibrated constitutive model parameters and numerical analysis approaches. By further comparing the failure modes and OPD–time histories of target, it was drawn that the FE method is preferable to reproduce the failure mode of target, while the SPG method is recommended to quickly predict the residual velocity of projectile. Finally, by adopting the validated numerical analysis approach, the residual velocities for two types of high-strength armor steels under the initial impact velocity range of 150–600 m/s were obtained. The reliabilities of the existing seven analytical models in predicting the ballistic limit and residual velocity for high-strength armor steels were further evaluated.

High-velocity impact study of an advanced ceramic using finite element model coupling with a machine learning approach

A numerical approach combining finite element modeling and machine learning is used to inform the material performance of an alumina ceramic tile undergoing high-velocity impact. In this study, the alumina ceramic tile is simulated by incorporating a user-defined Johnson–Holmquist–Beissel (JHB) material model within the framework of smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) in LS-DYNA finite element software. The implementation of the JHB model is verified by comparing equivalent stress–pressure responses through a single element simulation test. After implementation, the computational framework is simulated across our chosen range of conditions by matching the results from both plate impact experiments and ballistic testing from the literature. The computational model is then used to generate training data sets for an artificial neural network (ANN) to predict the residual velocity and projectile erosion for an alumina ceramic tile undergoing high-velocity impact in the SPH framework. The ANN is then used to perform a sensitivity analysis involving exploring the effect of mechanical properties (e.g., strength and shear modulus) and impact simulation geometries (e.g., thickness of ceramic tile) on material performance (i.e., residual projectile velocity and erosion). Overall, this study shows the capability of the FEM-ANN approach in studying the high-velocity impact on ceramic tiles and is applicable to guide the structural-scale design of ceramic-based protection systems.

Water jet impact damage mechanism and dynamic penetration energy absorption of 2A12 aluminum alloy

This study aims to explore the waterjet cavitation impact (WCI) mechanism of 2A12 aluminum alloy and its dynamic penetration energy absorption after WCI treatment. The effects of WCI process parameters on the residual stress, surface quality, and microstructure of 2A12 aluminum alloy are investigated through experiment and simulation and, a dynamic penetration model of 2A12 aluminum alloy is established with ABAQUS software and finite element simulation is performed. The results show that WCI can greatly enhance the residual compressive stress of the target. Comprehensive evaluation of surface residual stress, surface quality, and plastic deformation layer reveals that a combination of small jet angle with large jet pressure, or large jet angle with medium jet pressure, delivers the best strengthening effect; the residual compressive stress and plastic deformation layer introduced by WCI can effectively increase the defensible performance of 2A12 aluminum alloy, making the projectile residual velocity far lower than before WCI treatment.

Perforation studies of concrete panel under high velocity projectile impact based on an improved dynamic constitutive model

The finite-depth concrete panels have been widely applied in the protective structures, and its impact resistance and dynamic fracture failures, especially the scabbing/perforation limits, under high velocity projectile impact, are mainly concerned by protective engineers, which are numerically studied based on an improved dynamic concrete model in this study. Firstly, based on the framework of the KCC (Karagozian & Case concrete) model, a dynamic concrete model is proposed which considers an independent tensile damage model and a continued transition between dynamic tensile and compressive properties. Secondly, the strength surface, equation of state and damage parameters of the proposed model are comprehensively calibrated by a triaxial compressive test with high confinement pressure, the rationality of which is further verified based on the single element tests, e.g., uniaxial and triaxial compression as well as uniaxial, biaxial and triaxial tension. Thirdly, a series of projectile high velocity impact tests on thin and thick concrete panels are simulated, which indicates that the projectile residual velocity and dynamic fracture failures are reproduced satisfactorily, while the KCC model underestimates both the spalling and scabbing dimensions severely. Finally, based on the validated concrete model and finite element analyses approach, the validations of the existing five empirical formulae are evaluated, in terms of the depth of penetration (DOP) and scabbing/perforation limits of concrete panel. Both the Army corps of engineers (ACE) and modified National Defense Research Committee (NDRC) formulae are recommended in the design of the protective structure to avoid scabbing failure.

Ballistic response of the corrugated ceramic composite target under the impact of the flat‐headed projectile

AbstractThe ballistic responses of the composite targets composed of the corrugated ceramic block and corrugated steel plate were investigated by numerical simulation. The effects of the composite target configuration on the projectile residual velocity, the failure mode, and the energy absorption of targets were analyzed. The ballistic performance of the composite target with composites back plate was discussed. The results show that the projectile impacting on the slope of the target has the least residual velocity of projectiles, and the slope of the target can remarkably change the trajectory of the projectile. Adding the corrugated UHMWPE composites plate along the direction of the steel back plate of the configuration can effectively improve the overall anti‐penetration performance of the configuration.

Mechanical characteristics and ballistic behaviors of high strength and hardness armor steels

Armor steel has huge prospective applications in the design of military equipment against the high-speed impact of projectiles due to its high strength, hardness, ductility, etc. This study aims to assess the mechanical characteristics and ballistic behaviors of newly developed NP450 and NP510 armor steels with high strength and hardness based on systematic test and numerical simulations. Firstly, a series of basic mechanical tests, i.e., quasi-static tensile test under room (25 °C) and elevated temperatures (100-900 °C), quasi-static notched specimen tensile test (notched radii with 3 mm, 6 mm, and 9 mm), high-speed tensile test (strain rates of 10-600 s-1), and Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar compressive test (strain rates of 300-1900 s-1) were carried out. Secondly, all the parameters in the Johnson-Cook flow and fracture model for the present two armor steels were calibrated. By further conducting the Taylor impact test and the corresponding numerical simulations, these model parameters were validated by comparisons of the residual length, residual maximum diameter, and failure mode of impact specimens. Thirdly, total fifteen shots of deformable projectile (15 mm in diameter) perforation test with utilizing high-speed three-dimension digital image correlation technology was conducted to examine the ballistic behaviors of two armor steels. The effects of projectile impact velocity and target thickness on the damage modes, e.g., shear plugging, ductile tearing, ductile hole enlargement, were analyzed. The corresponding numerical simulations with the validated model parameters were performed, and the predicted residual velocity of projectile and out-of-plane displacement of target agree well with the test data.

Prediction of impact performance of fiber reinforced polymer composites using finite element analysis and artificial neural network

In this study, a methodology combining finite element analysis (FEA) and artificial neural network (ANN) through multilayer perceptron architecture was utilized to predict the impact resistance behavior of hybrid and non-hybrid fabric reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. A projectile at 250 m s−1 impact velocity was considered for the high velocity impact simulations. The Kevlar, carbon and glass fabric-based epoxy composites were modelled and the impact tests were performed through finite element simulations. The residual velocity results from FEA were used as training data for the ANN prediction. The ANN predicted results were in good agreement with FEA results with a maximum variation of about 6.6%. In terms of impact resistance, composite laminates with more Kevlar layers exhibited enhanced performance compared to other samples. Neat Kevlar/epoxy (K/K/K) exhibited the best impact resistance performance in terms of lowest residual velocity and highest energy absorption of 101.84 m s−1 and 222.86 J, respectively. Whereas, neat glass/epoxy (G/G/G) specimens registered the highest projectile residual velocity (165.13 m s−1) and lowest energy absorption (158.99 J) compared to all other specimens. 2-fabric sandwich composite K/G/K exhibited a low residual velocity of 115.27 m s−1 and high energy absorption of 218.53 J, which is the second best among all specimens. Comparatively, the 3-fabric hybrid composites registered intermediate impact resistance results lower than that of Kevlar rich specimens, but significantly higher than neat G/G/G composite, thus, proving the effectiveness of hybridization in enhancement of impact performance compared to neat glass composite. Overall, the chosen methodology yielded significantly accurate results for the prediction of impact behavior of FRP composites.

Ballistic resistance and energy dissipation of woven-fabric composite targets: Insights on the effects of projectile shape and obliquity angle

This study aims at investigating the ballistic resistance and energy absorption in woven E-glass composite panels, considering different projectile nose shapes and oblique incidence angles. To that scope, three-dimensional finite element (FE) models of both projectiles and the laminated target are developed and numerical investigations are carried out using Abaqus Explicit solver. The composite damage model's constitutive law encompasses nonlinear material response, material properties degradation, progressive failure, and an element deletion strategy. The cohesive surface technique is used to represent the interface between two adjacent plies in the laminate, and the traction-separation law is used to characterize the behaviors of interlaminar degradation and failure. Material responses attributable to fiber rupture, matrix cracking, and plasticity caused by micro-matrix cracking due to shear loading are taken into account with suitable damage evolution laws. The computational framework is first validated against the experimental results reported in the literature by performing ballistic impact tests on the target laminate with conical, hemispherical and blunt-ended projectile, and the numerical results showed a good comparison in terms of residual velocity. Subsequently the framework is explored in simulating more complex failure mechanisms, with particular emphasis on the influence of the impact angle of obliquity, a parameter that is not usually analyzed in the literature. In that regard, the effects of normal and oblique impact on the damage morphologies and ballistic behavior of the fabric composite target in terms of energy absorption, impact contact force, and projectile residual velocity are conducted and analyzed, comparatively. The findings showed that the ballistic impact behavior of target composite is substantially influenced by projectile nose shape and incidence angle obliquity.

Post repair high velocity impact behaviour of carbon-glass hybrid composite: Experimental and numerical study

In this work post repair high velocity impact behaviour of carbon-glass hybrid composite was investigated. Two parent hybrid laminates(H1:G2C4G2 and H2:C2G4C2), two double sided patches (P1: G2C2 and P2: C2G2) and two single sided patches (P3: G2C4G2 and P4: C2G4C2)) were used in this study. The velocities in the range of 80-120 m/s were considered for this study. The effect of patch type and stacking sequence of patch plies on the impact resistance were studied. A 3D finite element model based on continuum damage mechanics approach was also developed to further understand the effect of the ratio of glass to carbon plies in a patch. The Hou damage initiation criteria and strain based damage evolution criteria were incorporated in the proposed numerical model. Overall, the P3 patch repair specimen performed better than all patch repaired specimens and the P2 patch repair specimen performed better than all double side patch repaired specimens. The P3 patch repaired specimen showed an 8% higher ballistic limit than the P2 repaired specimen patch. It was also observed that number of glass plies in the patch govern the damage development in the specimen and residual velocity of projectile.

Failure and fragmentation of ceramic target with varying geometric configuration under ballistic impact

The failure and fragmentation of monolithic bare alumina 99.5% ceramic target and energy dissipation of steel 4340 projectile have been studied in a series of ballistic experiments carried out, with the incidence velocities in a range, 122–290 m/s. The velocity drop and energy dissipation increased with incidence velocity for 10 mm thick target with damage zone extended upon the whole area of rear face at higher velocities. The ballistic results obtained with the 10 mm thick target have been compared with the ballistic performance of the 5 mm thick target used in a previous study to explore the effects of target thickness on the failure mechanism. A model for the residual velocity of projectile after perforation of the single layered ceramic target has been developed based on the Lambert Jonas model by using the experimental data available for 5 mm and 10 mm thick alumina 99.5% target against 10.9 mm projectile. The residual velocities and damage patterns were reproduced with a reasonable amount of accuracy by a three-dimensional finite element model developed on commercial ABAQUS/CAE. The effect of obliquity and projectile diameter to target thickness ratio (D/T) on ballistic performance has been determined by the numerical simulation model with impact velocity in a range of 300–500 m/s. A spatial variation of ejected fragments velocity at different time steps was plotted to develop a velocity profile for the ceramic fragments coming out of the target. A semi-empirical model has been proposed for residual velocity after perforation of a monolithic ceramic target, relating to the incidence velocity and projectile diameter to target thickness ratio. The monolithic ceramic targets have been investigated for a comparative assessment of energy dissipation by the ceramic layer to eventually design an efficient front layer of a ceramic based composite armour in future studies.

Analytical Model Formulation of Steel Plate Reinforced Concrete Walls against Hard Projectile Impact

Steel plate reinforced concrete (SC) walls can effectively resist projectile impact by preventing the rear concrete fragments flying away, thus attracting much attention in defence technology. This work numerically and analytically investigated the hard projectile perforation of steel plate reinforced concrete walls. Impact resistance theories, including cavity expansion analysis as well as the petaling theory of thin steel plates were used to describe the cratering, tunneling and plugging phases of SC walls perforation. Numerical modeling of SC walls perforation was performed to estimate projectile residual velocity and target destructive form, which were validated against the test results. An analytical model for SC wall perforation was established to describe the penetration resistance featuring five stages, i.e., cratering, tunneling and plugging, petaling with plugging and solely petaling. Analytical model predictions matched numerical results well with respect to projectile deceleration evolution as well as residual velocity. From a structural absorbed energy perspective, the effect of front concrete panel and rear steel plate thickness combinations was also studied and analyzed. Finally, equivalent concrete slab thickness was derived with respect to the ballistic limit of SC walls, which may be helpful in the design of a protective strategy.

The penetration and perforation of concrete targets: A 3D meso‑mechanical modelling

A numerical study is conducted herein on the penetration and perforation of concrete targets by a 3D meso‑mechanical model which considers concrete as a three-phase material containing mortar matrix, aggregates and ITZ (interfacial transition zone) layers. In order to model the irregular shapes of aggregates more realistically, a new algorithm is developed. Furthermore, the influences of aggregate volume fraction on projectile residual velocities, target crack patterns and crater sizes are examined in the case of perforation of finite reinforced concrete (RC) slabs. The numerical results obtained from the 3D meso‑mechanical model and the homogeneous model are compared with available experimental data. It transpires that the 3D meso‑mechanical model predictions are in good agreement with the test results; that the present meso‑mechanical model predicts better than homogenous model in terms of deceleration-time history, impact crater diameter and crack pattern even though these two models produce similar results for penetration depth, residual velocities and scabbing crater diameter. It also transpires that for given mortar and aggregate, increasing aggregate fraction will improve the ballistic performance of the concrete slab, especially for low impact velocities; that for a given macroscopic unconfined compressive strength, the influence of aggregate volume fraction is negligible.

High-velocity impact behavior of hybrid fiber-reinforced epoxy composites

In this study, non-hybrid and hybrid (Kevlar, carbon and glass) fabric epoxy composite laminates were fabricated with different stacking sequences by hand lay-up followed by hot-compression molding. Experimental tests were conducted to investigate tensile, flexural, and hardness characteristics. It was found that the stacking sequence did not significantly affect the tensile strength and hardness values of the composites; however, it affected their flexural strength. Damage morphology of the specimens through SEM images showed that the major damage mechanisms in the composites were delamination, fiber breakage, pull-out, and matrix cracking. Based on the static experimental results, the high-velocity impact behavior was investigated through simulation study using LS-DYNA finite element analysis (FEA) software. To study the ballistic impact, a steel projectile with a hemispherical penetrating edge at impact velocities of 100 m.s−1, 250 m.s−1, and 350 m.s−1 was considered. Among non-hybrid fabric epoxy composite specimens, Kevlar/epoxy specimen was found to have the highest impact energy absorption followed by carbon/epoxy and glass/epoxy, respectively. Regarding the hybrid fabric epoxy composite specimens, the ones with Kevlar plies in the rear face exhibited better energy absorption compared to other stacking sequences. The non-hybrid glass/epoxy specimen had the lowest energy absorption and highest post-impact residual velocity of projectile among all specimens. From the FEA results, it was noted that impact resistance of hybrid composites improved when Kevlar fabric was placed in the rear layer. Thus, the stacking sequence was observed to be of substantial importance in the development of fabric-reinforced composite laminates for high-velocity impact applications.

Strain-rate-dependent progressive damage modelling of UHMWPE composite laminate subjected to impact loading

A comprehensive strain-rate-dependent (SRD) finite element modeling procedure, based on continuum damage mechanics has been developed to predict the behavior of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber composite laminates under impact loading. A user-defined material subroutine implemented into ABAQUS/Explicit is used to define SRD constitutive damage model of UHMWPE composite. The effect of strain rate on the material properties is adapted to the experimental data by introducing a new hyperbolic function and the strain-rate effect factor (SEF) for use in the modeling. The range of [Formula: see text] to [Formula: see text] is considered for strain rate, which includes both high velocity and low velocity impact regimes. A homogenized sub-laminate approach is employed to more accurately capture the out-of-plane failure mechanisms. Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) with the constitutive model based on bilinear traction-separation is implemented to simulate the inter-laminar delamination between the sub-laminates. High velocity ballistic impact as well as low velocity drop-weight impact are simulated, and the results are validated with experimental observations from the literature. Results show that the presented SRD model, offers more accurate prediction of the projectile residual velocity compared to the SRD model using logarithmic function or without considering the strain rate effect. Moreover, detailed views of failure modes such as tension/shear fiber and matrix shear in layers, and the delamination patterns are obtained and investigated.

Quasi-static and low-velocity impact biaxial flexural fracture of aluminosilicate glass — An experimental and numerical study

In this study, the quasi-static biaxial fracture behavior of aluminosilicate glass is investigated via Ball-On-Ring (BOR) and Ring-On-Ring (ROR) tests aided by a three-dimensional Digital Image Correlation (3D-DIC) technique. In-plane strain field and out of plane deformation distribution during the loading process can be obtained by this test system, overcoming the problem of inaccurate displacement data provided by the loading machine. During the loading process, a uniform strain distribution field is formed below the load ring of the ROR specimen while a gradient strain distribution is built for the BOR specimens. For dynamic loading conditions, low-velocity impact BOR tests are conducted at velocities of 2 m/s and 4 m/s showing a dynamic strengthening effect and high-speed cameras provide detailed fracture and failure sequences of the glass plates. Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations with the JH-2 material model are carried out showing good consistency with experimental results for the quasi-static loading conditions. FEM coupled to Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (FEM-SPH) technique is utilized for dynamic simulations to solve the element distortion and non-physical problems. The influence of the tensile strain rate effect on low-velocity impact behavior of aluminosilicate glass is analyzed in detail. The original JH-2 model does not provide a reasonable prediction of the dynamic tensile response of brittle materials and the model requires further modifications to describe the dynamic tensile fracture behavior. By introducing rate-dependence maximum hydrostatic tensile strength σt,max to the updated model, better predictions for the contact force and projectile residual velocity histories of low-velocity impact tests can be provided.

Ballistic penetration simulation of a 3D woven fabric using high strain-rate dependent yarn model

3D woven fabric has great application potential in military armor systems. Here we report numerical simulation of 3 D angle interlock woven fabric(3DAWF) subjected to the ballistic impact using LS-DYNA. We employed membrane elements to construct the mesoscale yarn-level 3DAWF model to improve computational efficiencies and accuracy. The simplified Johnson-Cook (SJC) material model was proposed for simulating yarns' dynamic behaviors under high-speed impact loadings. The SJC material model and commonly used strain-rate dependent material model Cowper-Symonds (CS) were taken into the FEA model to simulate the fabric's ballistic impact behaviors separately. The ballistic impact tests of 3DAWF subjected to the Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) projectile under the strike velocity 190 ∼ 320 m/s were carried out to validate the new material model. Comparing the results between the tests and theoretical model found that the FEA model using the SJC material model can accurately predict projectile's residual velocities and fabric's deformation and damages. The numerical model using SJC yarn constitutive models can precisely capture the impact mechanism of 3DAWF.