armorrelevant
Armorrelevant is a term used in discussions of armor technology to denote properties, conditions, and design factors that directly influence the performance of armor systems under ballistic or blast loading. The term is not part of a formal, universally adopted standard; rather it is a descriptive neologism found in technical glossaries, research papers, and industry briefs to distinguish armor-critical aspects from unrelated material characteristics.
It encompasses material properties such as hardness, yield strength, toughness, and ductility; microstructure; layer architecture (hard
Evaluation of armorrelevant performance relies on ballistic testing, penetration resistance, backface deformation, energy absorption, and weight
Armorrelevant considerations are used in armor for personal protection, vehicle armor, and protective structures. The phrase