Armor System Research & Development

Regardless of the armor system, ArmorWorks R&D team is committed to quality, objectivity, and integrity. ArmorWorks conducts a full range of armor testing from development through certification and lot acceptance to post-production quality control.

Computer Aided Armor System Engineering:

  • SolidWorks & Pro/Engineer CAD Software
  • NE/NASTRAN Version 8.3 FEA Software with FEMAP Version 8.3.0.1 Pre- and Post-Processor
  • LS-DYNA Version 970 Dynamic Impact Analysis Software for Armor Systems
  • COSMOSWorks FEA Software
  • SOM-LA (Seat-Occupant Model - Light Aircraft) Software for Dynamic Analysis & Human Body Response Modeling for Armor Systems
  • ArmorGenie Proprietary Database with >10,000 Shot Records on Multi-layer Armor Systems

Armor Testing Capabilities

  • 5,000-lb and 20,000-lb Hydraulic Load Frames
  • 1,000-lb Instron Model 1011
  • 18-ft Drop Tower for Dynamic Acceleration Armor Testing
  • Shock Tube for Blast Armor Testing
  • Local Ballistic Armor Testing Range
  • IOtech Digital Data Acquisition System with WaveBook Software