Rheological Characterization of Next-Generation Ballistic Witness Materials for Body Armor Testing

Rheological Characterization of Next-Generation Ballistic Witness Materials for Body Armor Testing

Roma Plastilina No. 1 (RP1), an artist modeling clay that has been used as a ballistic clay, is essential for evaluation and certification in standards-based ballistic resistance testing of body armor. It serves as a ballistic witness material (BWM) behind the armor, where the magnitude of the plast...

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Main Authors: Ran Tao, Kirk D. Rice, Anicet S. Djakeu, Randy A. Mrozek, Shawn T. Cole, Reygan M. Freeney, Aaron M. Forster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
rheology
polymer composites
rubber process analyzer
ballistic clay
LAOS
viscoplasticity
viscoelasticity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/3/447

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