A preliminary study on translational kinetic energy absorption using coconut-fiber (Coir) sheets as a potential impact-worthy constituent in advanced aerospace material

• Main Authors: Affandi, Nuraishah Bazilah, Mohd. Rafie, Azmin Shakrine, Basri, Shahnor, Romli, Fairuz Izzudin, Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila, Mustapha, Faizal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Trans Tech Publications 2011
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12788/2/A%20preliminary%20study%20on%20translational%20kinetic%20energy%20absorption%20using%20coconut.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12788/; http://www.scientific.net/KEM.471-472.1028

Known as “coir”, the fibrous husk of the coconut fruit has potential for integration as a constituent in impact-resisting aerospace materials. As a preliminary study, kinetic energy absorption of this natural fiber is studied prior to further testing, for instance; a non-ballistic surface impacted a...