Research Article

Theoretical Analysis of Bulletproof Capability of Multilayer Ceramic Composites Subjected to Impact by an Armor Piercing Projectile

Table 3

Parameters of the materials of each layer of the ceramic structure [9].

MaterialρC
density (g/cm3)
EC
elastic modulus (GPa)

Poisson’s ratio
YC0
dynamic compressive strength (GPa)

100% Al2O33.933920.243.63
95% Al2O3/5% ZrO24.043790.243.86
90% Al2O3/10% ZrO24.143700.254.07
80% Al2O3/20% ZrO24.353580.253.77