Natural Rubber Compound Material for M16 Bulletproof Panel

Abstract

The purpose of this research is focused on developing and designing the bulletproof wall by using natural rubber compound material. The bullet resistance tests were performed using natural rubber compound material with the dimension of 50x50 centimeters and 1 centimeter in thickness. The test showed that a bullet M16-A1 penetrated through to the fifth layer of natural rubber compound pad. The bullet cannot penetrate through the sixth layer. According to the European Standard EN1522:1998, the natural rubber compound pad with the total thickness of six centimeters has FB5 bullet resistance level. The results can be further developed and utilized by the Royal Thai Army unit.