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Accession Number:
AD0745090
Title:
Ballistic Properties of Barium Titanate Army Aircraft Structures
Corporate Author:
ARMY AIR MOBILITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LAB FORT EUSTIS VA EUSTIS DIRECTORATE
Report Date:
1972-05-01
Abstract:
Ballistic tests were conducted to determine the ballistic resistance of a barium titanate piezoelectric material with and without a polarizing voltage. It was hypothesized that the polarizing voltage increases ballistic resistance. The tests were designed to use thicknesses insufficient to stop a round but sufficient to determine effectiveness of polarization. Based on limited tests, the barium titanate with a polarizing voltage was 31 percent and 45 percent more resistant to penetration by .30 caliber ball and armor-piercing projectiles, respectively, at impact velocities of 2000 fps, the polarizing voltage had no effect.
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pages:
0020
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
File Size:
0.83MB
