Calculating Impact Force of an Arrow on Target

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The discussion centers on calculating the impact force of an arrow on a target, specifically an arrow traveling at 100.6 m/s and weighing 22.68 g. It concludes that the force exerted by the arrow is negligible compared to external factors such as wind and vandalism, making it less critical for target design. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the deceleration time of the arrow to determine the impact force accurately, but ultimately suggests that the choice of materials for the target frame may not be significantly influenced by this force.

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This may be more of an engineering question, but here goes:

I am designing an archery target and am trying to establish the impact force of the arrow on the target.
The arrow is traveling at 100.6m/s and weighs 22.68g, what would be the force of the arrow on the target?

How does this force then translate to the target frame? (since i am trying to work out what steel to use) or is this force going to be almost negligible even on small thickness sections of steel?

thanks,
Anthony
 
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Depends on how long it takes to slow the arrow down to 0 mph. The force is higher with a steel target than with a cork target.

And what would knowing the force value do for you?
 
Thanks for responding John,

After talking to a few people, i have found that the force of the arrow will be negligible compared to the wind or vandals, so it won't really do much for me to know the arrow's force :rolleyes:

Please consider this thread closed.
 

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