Effect of matrix on ballistic performance of soft body armor

2012 ◽  
Vol 94 (9) ◽  
pp. 2690-2696 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Gopinath ◽  
J.Q. Zheng ◽  
R.C. Batra
Keyword(s):  
Body Armor ◽  
Soft Body ◽  
Ballistic Performance ◽  
Soft Body Armor

scholarly journals Preparation and Impact Resistance Properties of Hybrid Silicone-Ceramics Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 9098
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Kośla ◽  
Paweł Kubiak ◽  
Marzena Fejdyś ◽  
Karolina Olszewska ◽  
Marcin Łandwijt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Drop Tower ◽  
Body Armor ◽  
Soft Body ◽  
Ballistic Performance ◽  
Composite Armor ◽  
New Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Soft Body Armor

This article presents the method of preparation a new type of ballistic armor based on hybrid silicone-ceramic (HSC) composites with considerable flexibility. An experimental study on the ballistic behavior of HSC composites connected with soft body armor is presented against FSP.22 fragments. The effect of Al2O3 ceramics on the ballistic performance of HSC composite was investigated, and the fragmentation resistance process of the composite armor combining the HSC composite and soft aramid insert is clarified. Furthermore, impact resistance tests made with a drop tower which allows for a gravity drop of a mass along vertical guides onto a sample placed with an energy of 5 J were performed. The results presented in this paper show that the HSC composites can be successfully used as a hard body armor. However, they do not exhibit the properties of absorbing the impact energy generated during the drop tower tests. The test results show that the ballistic performance of composite armors is influenced by the hardness and Young modulus of ceramics and soft body armor panel. Additionally, in the article, the results of mechanical properties of silicones used for preparation of composites were presented and compiled to determine their role in the performance of impact protection.

Clothing Adjustments for Concealed Soft Body Armor During Moderate Physical Exertion

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg A. Ryan ◽  
Stacy H. Bishop ◽  
Robert L. Herron ◽  
Charles P. Katica ◽  
Bre’anna L. Elbon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exertion ◽  
Body Armor ◽  
Soft Body ◽  
Soft Body Armor

Ambient Air Cooling for Concealed Soft Body Armor in a Hot Environment

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg A. Ryan ◽  
Stacy H. Bishop ◽  
Robert L. Herron ◽  
Charles P. Katica ◽  
Bre’anna L. Elbon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Air ◽  
Body Armor ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Soft Body ◽  
Hot Environment ◽  
Soft Body Armor

Development of comfortable and well-fitted bra pattern for customized female soft body armor through 3D design process of adaptive bust on virtual mannequin

2018 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 7-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulat Alubel Abtew ◽  
Pascal Bruniaux ◽  
François Boussu ◽  
Carmen Loghin ◽  
Irina Cristian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Body Armor ◽  
Soft Body ◽  
3D Design ◽  
Soft Body Armor
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