Standard Test Method for Resistance to Penetration and Backface Deformation for Ballistic-resistant Torso Body Armor and Shoot Packs

Importancia y uso:

5.1 U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Justice standards and specifications require assessing the penetration resistance and backface deformation of ballistic-resistant body armor.

5.2 This test method may be used by private-sector and government laboratories, manufacturers, research and development organizations, and others assessing the ballistic resistance of body armor or performing research and development of new materials.

5.3 It is intended that this test method be referenced by other standards, specifications, or test methods.

Subcomité:

E54.04

Volúmen:

15.08

Número ICS:

13.310 (Protection against crime), 13.340.01 (Protective equipment in general)

Palabras clave:

backface; backface deformation; body armor; hard armor; penetration-backface deformation; soft armor; soft body armor;