RT - Journal Article T1 - Effect of Nanoclay Particles on Ballistic Behavior of Glass/Epoxy Composites. Part I: Experimental Investigation JF - mdrsjrns YR - 2013 JO - mdrsjrns VO - 13 IS - 4 UR - http://mme.modares.ac.ir/article-15-9800-en.html SP - 98 EP - 104 K1 - Polymer-matrix nanocomposites (PMCs) K1 - Impact behavior K1 - Ballistic behavior K1 - Mechanical property K1 - Nanoclay AB - In this paper, the influence of nanoclay Closite 30B on ballistic impact behavior of 2D woven E- Glass/Epoxy laminated composite has been investigated experimentally. The glass/epoxy/nanoclay hybrid laminate nanocomposites are manufactured by layup method under pressure. The nanoclay particles are Closite 30B and are dispersed into the epoxy system in a 0%, 3%, 5%, 7% and 7% ratio in weight with respect to the matrix. In additional to tensile test, ballistic impact test is carried out on the samples by flat-ended projectile with 8.9gr mass and 10mm diameter in 134m/s and 169m/s velocities. The results have shown that not only the mechanical properties, but also ballistic impact resistance can be improved with adding nanoclay. LA eng UL http://mme.modares.ac.ir/article-15-9800-en.html M3 ER -