Modeling system effects in ballistic impact into multi-layered fibrous materials for soft body armor

International Journal of Fracture

Volumn 135, Issue 1-4, 2005, Pages 217-249

  Porwal, Pankaj K ^a   Phoenix, S Leigh ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Deflection of projectile; Multi layered fibrous body armor; Penetration characteristic; Residual velocity after penetration; System effects in ballistic impact; V50 performance

Indexed keywords

ARMOR; BALLISTICS; FABRICS; FAILURE ANALYSIS; IMPACT TESTING; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; MULTILAYERS; STRAIN;

BALLISTIC IMPACT; DEFLECTION OF PROJECTILE; MULTI-LAYERED FIBROUS MATERIALS; PENETRATION CHARACTERISTIC; RESIDUAL VELOCITY; SOFT BODY ARMOR;

TEXTILE FIBERS;

EID: 29144504053     PISSN: 03769429     EISSN: 15732673     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10704-005-3993-9     Document Type: Article

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