A Mathematical Model of the Probability of Perforation of the Human Skull by a Ballistic Projectile

Abstract

A mathematical model for the probability of penetration of the unprotected human skull is presented which relates the energy of the projectile to the properties of the skull. The model is specifically for steel spheres and cubes but can be used for other projectile shapes or densities provided that care is taken. Constants are obtained for the probabilistic model which allow calculation of the probability of penetration or, conversely, the velocity for a given probability of penetration for a given projectile/skull thickness combination.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100713

Entities

People

  • Larry M. Sturdivan
  • Roy Bexon

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Databases
  • Energy
  • Health Services
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Physical Properties
  • Probabilistic Models
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Projectiles
  • Stresses
  • Tensile Strength
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States Government
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • ballistics.