Browsing Cranfield Defence and Security by Author "van Bree, J. L. M. J."

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Blade Sharpness and its Effect on the Testing of Body Armours

Watson, Celia H.; Horsfall, Ian; Champion, Stephen M.; Harrod, I. C. (2002-11-22)

Factors such as edge sharpness and tip sharpness have been identified by Horsfall,1 as keyvariables in the testing of stab and slash resistant armours. This paper evaluates the influenceof blade sharpness on the mechanics ...
A comparison of the behind armour blunt trauma effects between ceramic faced and soft body armours caused by ballistic impact

Lewis, E. A.; Horsfall, Ian; Watson, Celia H. (2002-11-18)

Recently published research has characterised the behind armour blunt trauma (BABT) effects associated with high velocity ballistic impact on textile-based armour faced with a ceramic plate. Subsequently dynamic displacements, ...
An evaluation of the hypodermic needle threat against body armour

Watson, Celia H.; Horsfall, Ian; Luk, Edwina (2004-09-06)

Previous work has addressed protection against stab attacks [1, 2], and slash attacks [3, 4] this has resulted in body armour that is suitable for protecting the torso against knives. Whilst this armour combats the primary ...

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