ACAVP & CAFV programmes have provided a comprehensive study on composites for AFVs with a large database of materials and techniques: Over 240 technical reports generated by the consortium, placed on CAFV web site; Design guidelines provide overviews of the use of composites for the various stages in the design of an AFV, with links to more detail information in the individual reports; Modelling techniques to optimise designs are available for structural, vibration ballistic, shock and blast evaluation = Virtual Proving Ground; Demonstrated that composites has the potential to reduce the weight of future vehicles both hulls and components; Over braided foam core resin infusion process manufacturing route has produced representative arms from E-glass and carbon fibre epoxy materials; Arms demonstrated a weight of 26kg carbon and 30kg glass, glass arm less stiff, compared to original arm weighing 64 kg. Future AFVs will need to be mix of materials to maximise system performance - increased multifunctional materials.
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