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This chapter presents a review of the use of composites as personnel protective armours. It lays out the various standards and specifications that are used in evaluating the effectiveness of an armour for personnel protection. The NIJ standard which is popularly used to evaluate the armours is thoroughly discussed along with common terminologies associated with the same. The study also explores the various testing equipment and ammunition used for testing from shapes to materials and their impact on the armour panels. It is essential to follow the standards meticulously to ensure safety and success of any testing. Composites are gaining increased prominence in modern day warfare and has evolved from use of metals since the days of the first and second world wars.
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Nayak, S.Y., Samant, R., Shenoy, B.S., Sultan, M.T.H., Kini, C.R. (2021). Experimental Analysis of High Velocity Impact Properties of Composite Materials for Ballistic Applications. In: Hameed Sultan, M.T., Shah, A.U.M., Saba, N. (eds) Impact Studies of Composite Materials. Composites Science and Technology . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1323-4_2
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