Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>In the past, personal body armor was constructed of simple plates of high- strength alloys. However, with the advancement of modern combat and weaponry, particularly armor-piercing ammunition, personal body armor has evolved into more complex and effective metal, ceramic, and composite structures. This paper lays the groundwork for experimental and modeling methods used to understand the effectiveness of new armor designs. Focusing on the first layer of modern body armor, the ”High Impedance” layer. Experiments measuring the change in velocity of bullets passing through aluminum and titanium plates were conducted. These experiments were then replicated through FEA simulation.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Mechanical Engineering
- Year dc:date.available
- 2018
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Matzinger, Thomas
- Contributors dc:contributor
-
- Tom Mase
Subjects
dc:subject × 1Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Identifier
- 10.15368/theses.2017.37
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:digitalcommons.calpoly.edu:theses-2955