Calculating Impact Force of an Arrow on Target

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The discussion revolves around calculating the impact force of an arrow traveling at 100.6 m/s and weighing 22.68 g on an archery target. It highlights that the force exerted by the arrow depends on how quickly it decelerates to a stop, with steel targets generating higher forces than softer materials like cork. However, participants conclude that the force of the arrow is negligible compared to external factors like wind or vandalism, making the exact force value less critical for target design. Ultimately, the focus shifts away from the force calculation to practical considerations for target durability. The thread concludes with a decision to close the discussion.
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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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