Simulation and Hardness Test of Kevlar and Glass Fiber Composite for Bullet Proof and Stab Resistant Vest

Abstract

India records the second highest number of murders in the world every year. With a youth bulge, large unemployed male population, chaotic urbanization and increasing drug abuse, India is a ticking time-bomb of everyday violence, Most of these fatalities are due to hand guns and knife stabbing hence our aim is to provide a counter measure for the people by fabricating a vest which would hold up against such attacks. Our team will be testing the combination of composites such as Kevlar, Glass fiber and Nylon by running simulations in SOLIDWORKS (2013) for blunt trauma, impact for sharp object and practically testing the composite specimen for hardness according to ASTM D2240. Finally considering the test result the vest will be fabricated.