Re: Ballistic containment


"Ian" <Ian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
> Can anyone suggest any means to verify guard capability without
> resorting to potentially expensive ballistic testing?
>
> References to prior work, calculation methods?

Dig up some textbooks on jet engine design; jets have a requirement to
contain pieces released during a rotor burst. This is basically the same
requirment as what you're talking about, just with higher energy. You can
also reasearch the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) on engine
containment.

> Or references to ballistic containment materials that can be supplied
> with proven performance to contain 'x' J from which a guard may be
> constructed?

Any of the companies that make ballistic armour for the police or armored
vehicles should be able to provide this kind of data. I'd start be going to
body armour manufacturers and work your way up the chain from there.

Good luck!
Tom.



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