LiMBS - Lightweight Materials & Structures for Blast Survivability
Lead Participant:
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Abstract
The project will develop enhanced, lightweight, cost effective multi-layer/multi-material structures to resist shock-pressure impulse and impacts from land mine and free air explosive events. Increased occupant survivability is considered against blast and ballistic threats, including behind armour spall effects. The solution, based on a back-bone of fibre composite materials for light structural weight, will be augmented with tailored interlayers of shock dissipation, energy absorption and high failure strain materials. Dedicated models will be developed for optimised design and material selection, based on detailed material and failure characterisations. The project builds on partners’ blast/ballistic knowledge and modelling capability. The main innovations derive from novel multiple layered material solutions optimised by leading edge modelling tools.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | £666,753 | £ 317,848 |
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Participant |
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IMES LIMITED | ||
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | ||
HORIBA MIRA LIMITED | ||
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | £31,173 | £ 31,173 |
SOLENT COMPOSITE SYSTEMS LIMITED | £4,700 | £ 2,351 |
PERMALI GLOUCESTER LIMITED | £192,930 | £ 96,465 |
SIGMATEX (UK) LIMITED | £100,021 | £ 50,010 |
TPS CONSULT LTD | £47,296 | £ 23,648 |
QINETIQ LIMITED | £242,995 | £ 121,496 |
QINETIQ GROUP PLC | ||
AIGIS BLAST PROTECTION LIMITED | £190,969 | £ 95,465 |
MIRA LIMITED | £225,104 | £ 112,551 |
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