Rotatable Clamp for Ballistic Testing of Fabric

Abstract

Description of the structural and functional features of a newly designed test fixture is presented. Test device is used as a research tool for holding small fabric specimens in position for low velocity ballistic impact tests. Rotational capability allows for five replicate firings against single fabric swatch.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA080263

Entities

People

  • Frank Figucia

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Assembly
  • Dynamic Tests
  • Fabrics
  • Impact Tests
  • Instrumentation
  • Machine Tools
  • Materials
  • Munitions Testing
  • Research Facilities
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Fixtures
  • Test Methods

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