High-Tech Models for Simulating the Wounding Effects of Projectiles of Small Calibres: Benefits for Security Management
The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of projectiles of small calibres on the human femur using an innovative indirect identification method. A heterogeneous physical model was developed that combines ballistic gelatine for soft tissues and porcine femur as an analogue for human bone to si...
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| description | The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of projectiles of small calibres on the human femur using an innovative indirect identification method. A heterogeneous physical model was developed that combines ballistic gelatine for soft tissues and porcine femur as an analogue for human bone to simulate gunshot injuries under ethical and economic conditions. The study evaluated three types of ammunition: 9 mm Luger pistol cartridges and two micro-calibre rifle cartridges, 5.56×45 mm (SS 109) and 5.45×39 mm (7H6). Ballistic testing measured impact and exit velocities, assessed bone tissue destruction, soft tissue damage, and the temporary cavity created by projectiles. The findings reveal that micro-calibre rifle projectiles cause up to twice the bone destruction and more extensive soft tissue damage compared to pistol ammunition. The study also highlights the significant role of liquid structures in the medullary cavity in amplifying bone damage. These results improve ballistic testing methodologies, offering valuable insights for crisis management, security operations, and the development of protective equipment. The proposed model serves as a critical tool for understanding the effects on human tissues, aiding in forensic analysis, and advancing experimental ballistics. This research opens new opportunities for applications in the security and health disciplines.
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| spelling | doaj-art-1c1fb2ac963d40ea8fb0d40a2dc536d72025-08-20T01:51:16ZengItal PublicationHighTech and Innovation Journal2723-95352025-03-016113515010.28991/HIJ-2025-06-01-010246High-Tech Models for Simulating the Wounding Effects of Projectiles of Small Calibres: Benefits for Security ManagementLudvík Juříček0Katarína Pagáčová1David Mazák2Olga Vojtěchovská3Department of Management and Economics, DTI University, Sládkovičova 553/20, 018 41 Dubnica nad Váhom,Department of Management and Economics, DTI University, Sládkovičova 553/20, 018 41 Dubnica nad Váhom,Department of Management and Economics, DTI University, Sládkovičova 553/20, 018 41 Dubnica nad Váhom,Department of Security and Law, Ambis University, Lindnerova 575/1, 180 00 Praha 8,The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of projectiles of small calibres on the human femur using an innovative indirect identification method. A heterogeneous physical model was developed that combines ballistic gelatine for soft tissues and porcine femur as an analogue for human bone to simulate gunshot injuries under ethical and economic conditions. The study evaluated three types of ammunition: 9 mm Luger pistol cartridges and two micro-calibre rifle cartridges, 5.56×45 mm (SS 109) and 5.45×39 mm (7H6). Ballistic testing measured impact and exit velocities, assessed bone tissue destruction, soft tissue damage, and the temporary cavity created by projectiles. The findings reveal that micro-calibre rifle projectiles cause up to twice the bone destruction and more extensive soft tissue damage compared to pistol ammunition. The study also highlights the significant role of liquid structures in the medullary cavity in amplifying bone damage. These results improve ballistic testing methodologies, offering valuable insights for crisis management, security operations, and the development of protective equipment. The proposed model serves as a critical tool for understanding the effects on human tissues, aiding in forensic analysis, and advancing experimental ballistics. This research opens new opportunities for applications in the security and health disciplines. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2025-06-01-010 Full Text: PDFhttps://hightechjournal.org/index.php/HIJ/article/view/1016physical modelballistic experimentcomplex gunshot injuryindirect identification methodprojectiles of small calibreslive tissue substitutionwounding effect of a projectilewounding potential of a projectile. |
| spellingShingle | Ludvík Juříček Katarína Pagáčová David Mazák Olga Vojtěchovská High-Tech Models for Simulating the Wounding Effects of Projectiles of Small Calibres: Benefits for Security Management HighTech and Innovation Journal physical model ballistic experiment complex gunshot injury indirect identification method projectiles of small calibres live tissue substitution wounding effect of a projectile wounding potential of a projectile. |
| title | High-Tech Models for Simulating the Wounding Effects of Projectiles of Small Calibres: Benefits for Security Management |
| title_full | High-Tech Models for Simulating the Wounding Effects of Projectiles of Small Calibres: Benefits for Security Management |
| title_fullStr | High-Tech Models for Simulating the Wounding Effects of Projectiles of Small Calibres: Benefits for Security Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | High-Tech Models for Simulating the Wounding Effects of Projectiles of Small Calibres: Benefits for Security Management |
| title_short | High-Tech Models for Simulating the Wounding Effects of Projectiles of Small Calibres: Benefits for Security Management |
| title_sort | high tech models for simulating the wounding effects of projectiles of small calibres benefits for security management |
| topic | physical model ballistic experiment complex gunshot injury indirect identification method projectiles of small calibres live tissue substitution wounding effect of a projectile wounding potential of a projectile. |
| url | https://hightechjournal.org/index.php/HIJ/article/view/1016 |
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