by Franks (Author)
This volume provides a one-stop resource, compiling current research on ceramic armor and addressing the challenges facing armor manufacturers. It is a collection of papers from The American Ceramic Society s 32nd International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, January 27-February 1, 2008. Topics include novel materials concepts for both vehicle and body armors, transparent ceramics for impact resistance, and more. This is a valuable, up-to-date resource for researchers in industry, government, or academia who are working with ceramic armor.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 244
Edition: 1
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 02 Dec 2008
ISBN 10: 0470344970
ISBN 13: 9780470344972