bristol Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 http://swns.com/boffins-make-kevlar-body-armour-using-bullet-proof-custard-121349.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBruce Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I have heard of similar shear thickening fluids being used in sports safety equipment before. If this technology could reduce the weight and bulkiness of bullet proof vests it would definitely be a major improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaSheeppig Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 A PhD student in the same corridor as me has made a (mostly reliable) lightweight bulletproof vest from a similar principle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Skeptic Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I've always thought this sort of thing was plain awesome. Though I'd rather have a similar armor that is flexible solid until needed to be hard, rather than one filled with liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R.H. Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I've used traditional bullet proof vests, this liquid vest looks like a great idea, lighter though? 45%? I'm gonna have to see some more examples to believe it. J.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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