Ballistic Properties of Composite Materials for Personnel Protection

Abstract

The Australian Army currently has requirements for new combat and vehicle crewman helmets. Various polymer materials in the form of fibre- reinforced organic matrix composites have been shown to have sufficient resistance to ballistic impact to be regarded as attractive construction materials for personnel protective helmets. This report discusses the relative ballistic properties of those organic matrix composite materials which are considered as prime candidates to meet the requirements of the Army's new combat and vehicle crewman helmets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215100

Entities

People

  • G. T. Egglestone
  • J. R. Brown

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aramid Fibers
  • Australia
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction Materials
  • Energy
  • Fibers
  • High Energy
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Organic Materials
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physical Properties
  • Projectiles
  • Thermal Properties
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Military Engineering.
  • Military Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials