icebones
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After watching the episode of mythbusters where they made a bridge out of Duct Tape, I had an idea for a crazy "what if" idea. Before I go any further, I want to say that this for educational purposes only. I WILL NOT use a duct tape vest as body armor, nor do I reccomend it to any one else.
Most of us know modern body armor fielded by the military consists of a kevlar vest with optional SAPI plates made from boron carbide (I think) ceramic backed with kevlar to prevent spall. Theory is these plates break up the projectile and disperse energy by shattering. And they are rated to stop 3 hits from AP .30-06 rounds.
Now, my crazy idea. Use 3x3'' ceramic bathroom tile wrapped in about 30 layers of duct tape, and layered so they overlap each other. Think of a good 'ol boys version of Dragonskin armor. Now I have read online that it takes 7.5'' of duct tape to stop a .223 fmj round. I dont expect much from dozen layers of duct tape and bathroom tile, but who knows. Ceramic tile may very well work and the tape backing will prevent spalling. Either way expect pictures of shattered bathroom tile and what not to use as body armor in the near future.
Most of us know modern body armor fielded by the military consists of a kevlar vest with optional SAPI plates made from boron carbide (I think) ceramic backed with kevlar to prevent spall. Theory is these plates break up the projectile and disperse energy by shattering. And they are rated to stop 3 hits from AP .30-06 rounds.
Now, my crazy idea. Use 3x3'' ceramic bathroom tile wrapped in about 30 layers of duct tape, and layered so they overlap each other. Think of a good 'ol boys version of Dragonskin armor. Now I have read online that it takes 7.5'' of duct tape to stop a .223 fmj round. I dont expect much from dozen layers of duct tape and bathroom tile, but who knows. Ceramic tile may very well work and the tape backing will prevent spalling. Either way expect pictures of shattered bathroom tile and what not to use as body armor in the near future.