SYNTHESIS AND STUDY RHEOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR OF SHEAR THICKENING FLUIDS (STFs) FOR LIQUID ARMOR APPLICATIONS


Abstract in English

The goal of this study is to produce STFs and measure their rheological behavior In order to select the appropriate STF for liquid armor application.

References used

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Eric D.Wetzel& Y. S. Lee& R. G. Egres& K. M. Kirkwood& J. E Kirkwood& N. J. Wagner 2004 The Effect of Rheological Parameters on the Ballistic Properties of Shear Thickening Fluid (STF)–Kevlar CompositesNUMIFORM, 1-9P

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