Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
13th International Azerbaijan Congress on Life, Engineering, Mathematical, and Applied Sciences, Baku, Azerbaycan, 21 - 22 Aralık 2025, ss.162-170, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
In this study, the ballistic performances of hybrid composite armor systems reinforced with different reinforcement materials were investigated. A new functionally graded hybrid composite structure was developed by integrating high-hardness ceramic particles, such as boron carbide B4C and silicon carbide SiC, along with woven Kevlar and carbon fiber prepreg fabrics, into a polymer matrix structure. Three different samples—B4C reinforced, SiC reinforced, and unreinforced—were produced, and these samples were subjected to ballistic and microstructural characterization tests. Ballistic tests were performed on the produced B4C and SiC reinforced composite samples to examine ballistic damage mechanisms. Microstructural investigations revealed that the SiC particles were wellwetted by the matrix and homogeneously distributed, whereas the B4C particles exhibited a more heterogeneous distribution. This situation was also reflected in the hardness results; higher hardness values were obtained in the SiC reinforced samples due to their more regular structure. Ballistic tests showed that both ceramic particles increased the energy dissipation capacity; specifically, it was determined that in B4C reinforced samples, the impact energy was distributed over a wider area and energy absorption increased due to the high hardness. Consequently, due to their low densities and high ballistic performances, B4C reinforced hybrid composites are strong candidate materials for advanced armor applications.