Addition of Silicon carbide particles increases flexural strength of epoxy and aramid fibers

[Geno]

Second of two interesting articles I ran across while researching ballistic panel construction. The addition of silicon carbide particles enhances the flexural strength of fiberglass and does the same for kevlar (aramid). I'm thinking a combination of S glass and kevlar laid up with SiC could produce a panel lighter and significantly stronger than S glass alone.

 

[Yellowhammer]

 

[Geno]

 

[wktaylor]