Analysis and Testing of Bullet Impact on Kevlar Reinforced Composite for Protection of Warrior Robot

Project Title

Analysis and Testing of Bullet Impact on Kevlar Reinforced Composite for Protection of Warrior Robot

Project Area of Specialization RoboticsProject Summary

 The project is focused on protection of EOD Warrior Robot. For accomplishment of this task, Kevlar composites were selected and simulations have been performed to study the impact of bullet on Kevlar sheets. Optimized thickness and composite configuration were selected and experimental tests have been performed for validation of computational results which included live bullet testing of AK-47 gun on kevlar sheet. Specified sheets can now be used for protection of Warrior Robot against AK-47 bullet with an additional benefit of 80% reduction in weight of warrior Robot. This directly affects the maneuverability, speed and maximum payload capacity of warrior robot

Project Objectives

Project objectives include:

1. Understanding the project
2. Basic literature review
3. Understanding project flow
4. Understanding of computational analysis
5. Designing of Kevlar composite sheet
6. Experimental testing of Kevlar composite sheet
7. Recommendation of suitable sheet for ballistic impact

Project Implementation Method

Phase 1 :

      computational and analytical estimation of kevlar composite laminate

Phase 2 :

  Fabrication of kevlar composite laminate by using hand layup method

Phase 3 :

    experimental testing of kevlar composite laminate and mild sheets. Validation of results

Phase 1 :

      computational and analytical estimation of kevlar composite laminate

Phase 2 :

  Fabrication of kevlar composite laminate by using hand layup method

Phase 3 :

    experimental testing of kevlar composite laminate and mild sheets. Validation of results

Benefits of the Project

1. Check Posts The Kevlar composites panels can be used for bullet proofing of the security check post.

1. Vehicles security              vehicles can be protected by the use of Kevlar composites panels.as they are light weight so they will not affect the performance of the vehicle like velocity, rate of acceleration etc.
2. Security cabins the project also finds its application in security cabins. due to their light weights the cabins can be easily transported from one place to another
3. Bullet proof jackets As the panels are light and can easily be lifted by normal person so they be used in bullet proof jackets. The panels are completely effective against the pistol so it can be used as personal protection in street crimes

1. Panic Rooms In home / office protection from intruder threats and storms.

1. Bullet Resistant Doors    The panels can be used as core material for bullet resistant door applications.

1. Intrusion Resistant Doors              Excellent blunt force resistance for door applications.

1. In Home Vaults   In home protection for valuables and documents.

1. Cash Transaction Areas  Protection from gun violence for banks, check cashing.

Facilities             Check-out counters

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The expected deliverables of this project are:

1. Computational analysis of Kevlar composite laminate on ANSYS (Explicit dynamics module)
2. Design and fabrication of Kevlar composite laminate
3. Experimental testing of fabricated Kevlar composite laminate.

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry SecurityOther Industries Others Core Technology RoboticsOther Technologies OthersSustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	80000
Kevlar sheet ballistic	Equipment	25	2200	55000
Epoxy	Equipment	2	2500	5000
mild steel plates	Equipment	10	1000	10000
testing facility	Miscellaneous	5	2000	10000