Effects of geometry and epoxy coating pattern on the stab-resistance of kevlar

Flat surface Kevlar provides inefficient protection against stabbing assault. Hence, epoxy is used to glue the fiber strands together. However, multiple layers of epoxy coated Kevlar can be too heavy and does not offer cushioning to the impact force.

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Main Author: Teng, Leslie Lik Chang.
Other Authors: Christopher Shearwood
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/50304
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Flat surface Kevlar provides inefficient protection against stabbing assault. Hence, epoxy is used to glue the fiber strands together. However, multiple layers of epoxy coated Kevlar can be too heavy and does not offer cushioning to the impact force.