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Inspired by crocodile scales, Chinese armour tech said to deflect projectiles

South China Morning Post · · 149 words · By Chao Kong
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“Diamond-shaped ceramic tiles arranged at 45-degree angles could be used for body armour, vehicles and armed helicopters”
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While one web search result mentions ceramic armor for body plates and helicopters, it does not specifically mention the 'diamond-shaped tiles at 45-degree angles' configuration. The specific design claim is not corroborated by the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A warning sign is a type of sign which indicates a potential hazard, obstacle, or condition requiring special attention. Some are traffic signs that indicate hazards on roads that may not be readily a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_warning_sign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A diamond kite, also called an Eddy kite or Malay kite, is a traditional single-line kite with a diamond-shaped planform. It is typically constructed with a frame of two crossed spars, a fabric sail (…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_kite
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diamond willow is a type of tree with wood which is transformed into diamond-shaped segments that have alternating colors. Salix bebbiana, the most common, is a species of willow indigenous to Canada …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_willow
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“The team – led by associate research fellow Zhaoxiu Jiang at Ningbo University – based their design on the asymmetric, overlapping scales of crocodile skin”
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A web search result explicitly confirms that a team led by associate research fellow Zhaoxiu Jiang at Ningbo University based their design on the asymmetric, overlapping scales of crocodile skin.
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web search NEUTRAL — The team – led by associate research fellow Zhaoxiu Jiang at Ningbo University – based their design on the asymmetric, overlapping scales of crocodile skin, which provide a protective barrier against …
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3352835/insp…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jiang Zhaoxiu. Ningbo University · The Faculty Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics.The effects of grain size on the dynamic tensile fracture (or spall) response were investigated for high purity copp…
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jiang-Zhaoxiu
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web search NEUTRAL — Zhaoxiu Jiang is an academic researcher from Nanjing University of Science and Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Porosity & Deformation (engineering). The author has an hin…
https://scispace.com/authors/zhaoxiu-jiang-26g5doajfz
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“Their research findings were published on March 25 in the peer-reviewed Chinese journal Acta Armamentarii.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general definitions of 'Research' and a Wikipedia entry for 'AHEAD ammunition'. There is no mention of the journal 'Acta Armamentarii' or the specific publication date of March 25.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Advanced hit efficiency and destruction (AHEAD) ammunition is a type of airburst round ammunition that releases a cloud of sub-projectiles just ahead of a target, enabling it to engage conventional as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AHEAD_ammunition
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web search NEUTRAL — Access 160+ million publication pages and connect with 25+ million researchers. Join for free and gain visibility by uploading your research.
https://www.researchgate.net/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 25, 2023 · Research is a systematic and methodical process of inquiry aimed at exploring, analyzing, and interpreting information to answer specific questions or solve problems. Learn more about t…
https://ideascale.com/blog/what-is-research/
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“The asymmetric structure can indeed cause projectile deflection”
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Multiple sources discuss projectile deflection in the context of ceramic tiles. One source specifically mentions that diamond-shaped blocks can cause a projectile to deflect, resulting in a longer penetration path and reduced energy transfer.
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web search NEUTRAL — When a projectile strikes this diamond-shaped block off-center, the block can rotate and absorb momentum, causing the projectile to deflect. This deflection results in a longer penetration path and si…
https://similarworlds.com/countries/iran/5326242-Analysis-of…
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web search NEUTRAL — At DNA Tiles, we focus on details, providing tiles that enhance beauty and durability adding value to every project.Discover a world of possibilities. At DNA Tiles, we return to the essence of ceramic…
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web search NEUTRAL — The disrupting layer includes ceramic particles or tiles that disrupt the incoming projectile, while the backing layer prevents penetration past the armor by the disrupted projectile.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US7866248B2/en
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“the team built a mosaic of diamond-shaped alumina ceramic units arranged at 45-degree angles, bonded with epoxy resin onto an aluminium alloy backing plate.”
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Web search results confirm the existence of 'mosaic alumina' armors and 'alumina/aluminum bi-layer armors', but the specific detail regarding 'diamond-shaped units at 45-degree angles bonded with epoxy resin' is not explicitly confirmed across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district (constituency) to the legislature of a state government in the Indian system of government…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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