Abstract:

One of the elements defining the effectiveness of soft ballistic protection is the geometric structure of the fabric. In previous research works it was proven that the geometric structure influences the propagation velocity of the tension wave. Thus, fabrics of a geometric structure ensuring a maximum propagation velocity of the tension wave should be selected for the ballistic packets of bullet-proof vests. In such a case, the area of deformation will be larger, which will diminish the probability of local destruction and the acuteness of the ballistic stroke on the user’s body. The aim of the research was to receive a ballistic packet containing layers of fabric ensuring a maximum propagating velocity of the tension wave and verification of its ballistic performance in terms of shooting through, maximum deformation and the ballistic stroke.