Fragment and Debris Hazards

Zaker, T. A.

doi:10.21236/ada013634

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“…Secondary fragments originate from the area surrounding the bomb, being comprised mostly of lower density environmental ejecta (sand, dirt, and rocks). Secondary fragments have a lower velocity owing to the standoff from the explosive charge and air entrapped within the earth causing a less efficient transfer of energy from the explosive charge [16]. Secondary fragments also present an increased risk of infection from the penetration of environmental matter [17] which is associated with an increased likelihood of amputations.…”

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A study on the Ballistic and Abrasive Response of Polyurea Coatings on Ballistic Fabrics

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Explosions account for the majority of wounds sustained by soldiers on the battlefield. Due to difficult human factors and ergonomics, areas often left unarmoured are the extremities. Injuries to these areas accounted for approximately half of the total injuries sustained by coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Buried charges List of Tables 1CFR and percentage of injuries caused by blasts for WWII, Vietnam war,

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