Semi-computational approach for assessing the damage to human soft tissues: the case of FMJRN versus HP-XTP 9  mm bullet penetration in ballistic soap

This study provides insight into the severity of injuries originated from two different types of bullets of the same caliber by employing ballistic soap as a tissue simulant. In addition, it provides guidance to forensic practitioners on the proper use of ballistic soap for simulating gunshot wounds. The semi-computational approach employed, based on the results obtained from the firing tests, allowed the authors to understand that there is li kely a threshold value of projectile energy density, close to 1 J/mm2, beyond which its penetration into the ballistic soap ceases.
Source: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology - Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research