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Ballistic resistance of bulletproof vests level IIIA. Development of testing methodology [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2020 This study presents the process of development of a methodology for testing the ballistic resistance of bulletproof vests. The methodology is especially intended for testing bulletproof vests with protection level IIIA, according to NIJ 0101.04.
Yaneva Svetlana
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Polymer TestingAramid fabrics are widely used in bulletproof armor because of their excellent mechanical properties. Previous studies have shown that ultraviolet radiation has a negative effect on the mechanical properties of aramid yarn, so improving the mechanical ...
li Liu +4 more
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Ballistic properties of curaua-aramid laminated hybrid composites for military helmet
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2023 The present research aimed to develop laminated hybrid-composite with aramid woven fabric and curaua non-woven mat, to evaluate the possibility of using as military ballistic helmets.
Natalin Michele Meliande +6 more
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The Concept of a Poly-Functional Ballistic Shield [PDF]
Problemy Mechatroniki, 2020 Police and military units are employing the use of additional, portable protection in the form of various types of ballistic shields ever more often. They are not only used for protecting a single operator, but rather entire assault groups or bystanders.
Andrzej ZIŃCZUK
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A Comparison of the Ballistic Performances of Various Microstructures in MIL-A-12560 Armor Steel
Metals, 2020 Due to their advantageous properties, there is a growing interest in developing armor steels containing fully or partially bainitic microstructures. In this study, bainitic and martensitic microstructures were obtained in rolled homogeneous armor (RHA ...
Erkan Konca
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Defence Technology, 2016 The aim of the investigations presented here was to understand how the stiffness of the adhesive affects the failure of ceramic tiles adhered to metallic backings.
W. Seifert +3 more
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Transparent glass–ceramics for ballistic protection: materials and challenges
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2019 The military ballistic protection market has reached approximately US$ 10 billion/year, and the civil market is also very significant and is steadily increasing, which drives research for new ballistic protection alternatives.
Leonardo Sant’Ana Gallo +4 more
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Ballistic performance and mechanism of B4C/Al laminated targets with different configurations
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2023 The present paper explores the ballistic performance of B4C/6061Al laminated targets with the typical configurations of double-layer, sandwich and gradient impacted by 7.62 mm API projectile.
Run-wei Zhang +11 more
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BALLISTIC PROTECTION MATERIALS
Textile and Garment Magazine, 2023 Ballistic vests are composed of particular high performance clothing. They could be reinforced by one or two armor panels according to the protection level and are designed to resist to attacks intended to upper parts of the body to save lives of its wearers.
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Bioinspired composite segmented armour: Numerical simulations
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2019 Nature has evolved ingenious armour designs, like the flexible carapaces of armadillo and boxfish consisting of hexagonal segments connected by collagen fibres, that serve as bioinspiration for modern ballistic armours.
Pedro Miranda +2 more
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