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Ballistic characteristics improving and maintenance of protective ballistic vests [PDF]

Vojnotehnicki glasnik, 2014
The work presents research of the materials necessary for the maintenance of protective ballistic vests. In this paper is proposed a new construction design with modern materials for ballistic inserts producing. This paper also presents the results of laboratory tests of ballistic cartridges with new materials.
Vojkan M. Radonjić, Danko M. Jovanović, Goran Ž. Živanović, Branko V. Resimić   +3 more
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Ballistic response of armour plates using Generative Adversarial Networks

Defence Technology, 2022
It is important to understand how ballistic materials respond to impact from projectiles such that informed decisions can be made in the design process of protective armour systems.
S. Thompson, F. Teixeira-Dias, M. Paulino, A. Hamilton   +3 more
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Ballistic study of Tensylon®–based panels

eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2018
Ballistic protection is a matter of interest requested by civilian as well as military needs. The last decade has witnessed an increase in the use of light weight and efficient armour systems. These panels may be used for body protection as well as light
L-C. Alil, M. Arrigoni, S. Badea, R. Ginghina, L-C. Matache, P. Mostovykh   +5 more
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Ballistic performance of functionally graded boron carbide reinforced Al – Zn – Mg – Cu alloy

Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2022
Functionally Graded Materials (FGM) with graded ceramic content offer significant protection against high-velocity ballistic impacts. The incorporation of ceramic reinforcements helps in increasing the hardness of individual layers, and the presence of a
Ankit Sharma, Sai Srinivasan K V, Mrinal Dixit, Amit Kumar Gupta, Ravindran Sujith   +4 more
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Ballistic Impact Resistance of Bulletproof Vest Inserts Containing Printed Titanium Structures

Metals, 2021
Finite element modeling of ballistic impact of inserts containing titanium structures were presented in the article. The inserts containing an additional layer made using additive manufacturing technology were analyzed.
Pawel Zochowski, Marcin Bajkowski, Roman Grygoruk, Mariusz Magier, Wojciech Burian, Dariusz Pyka, Miroslaw Bocian, Krzysztof Jamroziak   +7 more
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Ballistic limit velocity of tungsten alloy spherical fragment penetrating Ti/AlTi-laminated composite target plates

Advanced Composites Letters, 2020
To determine the ballistic limit velocity of titanium–titanium tri-aluminide (Ti/Al 3 Ti)-laminated composites under the action of tungsten alloy spherical fragments, a type of 12.7 mm ballistic gun loading system was used to test the tungsten alloy ...
Yingbin Liu, Chufan Yin, Xiaoyan Hu, Meini Yuan   +3 more
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Perforated Plate for Ballistic Protection—A Review

Metals, 2021
In recent years, the interest of the scientific community in perforated plates for ballistic protection has increased. Perforated plates do not represent protection by themselves, rather, they are used in the armour systems of armoured vehicles, in ...
Sebastian Balos, Daniel Howard, Adrian Brezulianu, Danka Labus Zlatanović   +3 more
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Resulted Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Ballistic Protection Materials for Bulletproof Vest Applications Using Plasma Jet Thermal Spray Coatings

Crystals
This paper addresses ballistic protection, which is an important element in the performance of any military equipment. Improving ballistic properties is a necessity for individual protection through the use of protective vests.
Adrian Ioan Ropotoae, Corneliu Munteanu, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Bogdan Istrate, Marcelin Benchea, Adrian Nicolae Rotariu, Andrei Spoiala   +6 more
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A New Anthropomorphic Mannequin for Efficacy Evaluation of Thoracic Protective Equipment Against Blast Threats

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022
Exposure to blast is one of the major causes of death and disability in recent military conflicts. Therefore, it is crucial to evaluate the protective capability of the ballistic-proof equipment worn by soldiers against the effects of blast overpressure (
Johanna Boutillier, Venetia Cardona, Pascal Magnan, Michael Ogier, Sébastien De Mezzo, Florent Montespan, William Menini, Joël Mosnier, Pierre Naz, Nicolas J. Prat   +9 more
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Nanomaterials for ballistic protection: Advances and future prospects-a review

Results in Engineering
The increasing lethality of ballistic threats and the increasing demand for lightweight and portable protection have revealed the critical limitations of conventional armor materials, such as high material density, poor flexibility, and limited multi-hit
Tibebu Merde Zelelew, Firdwoyn Siyoum Haile, Tsedale Mequanent Admasu, Mestawet Girma Bekele   +3 more
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