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PUBLICATIONS

The mechanisms of damage in ballistic fibers

Published

Author(s)

Walter G. McDonough, Haruki Kobayashi, Jae Hyun Kim, Amanda L. Forster, Kirk D. Rice, Gale A. Holmes
Proceedings Title
The 26th International Symposium on Ballistics
Conference Dates
September 12-16, 2011
Conference Location
Miami, FL
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

ballistics, soft body armor, PBO, PPTA
Building materials, Firearms and toolmarks and Materials

Citation

McDonough, W. , Kobayashi, H. , , J. , Forster, A. , Rice, K. and Holmes, G. (2011), The mechanisms of damage in ballistic fibers, The 26th International Symposium on Ballistics , Miami, FL (Accessed October 13, 2025)

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Created September 13, 2011, Updated February 19, 2017
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