An Exploration on the Compact Level of the Ballistic Fabric of the Military Helmet and Its Ballistic Performance

Abstract

The fabric construction of the ballistic fabrics used in military helmets is analyzed in this research and the ballistic performance of the fabric construction is compared. The advanced compact index Ψ_z is used in designing the construction of the ballistic fabrics used for military helmets. There is a relationship between the compact index of the fabric and its ballistic performance when this method is selected. Once the compact level of the fabric is grasped accurately, it raises the distinct thinking that antiballistic fabric design and its weavability in relation to the product performance of antiballistic fabric, gives free rein to get twice the results with half the effort. An effective parameter can then be supplied to a Computer Simulation Design to be used as a reference plan to increase ballistic fabric design. The particularity of national defense products which require reducing costs, raising efficiency, performing effective combat and putting into use quickly is addressed. This is a method to improve the performance of current basic materials.

Citation

Chang, J.J. and Cheng, W. (2008), "An Exploration on the Compact Level of the Ballistic Fabric of the Military Helmet and Its Ballistic Performance", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 50-57. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-12-02-2008-B006