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Differences between soil site and nearby rock site responses recorded during seismic events along with observed amplification of ground motions in soft soil have shown the importance of seismic site-specific analyses. Dynamic Finite Element Methods (FEM) have played an important…

The characterization of the oil based clay response used as a backing material during ballistic impact of light armor testing is essential in assessment of level of potential injury, and effectiveness and certification of the body armor. The current standard for quantification o…