Physical match of fragmented bullets
Klein, A
Scientific Officer, Toolmarks and Material Laboratory, Division of Criminal Identification And Forensic Science (DIFS). Israel National Police HQ, Jerusalem, Israel.

Nedivi, L
Former Firearms Examiner at DIFS, Duty officer, Alenby Bridge Station, SHAY District, Israel National Police.

Silverwater, H
Firearms Examiner, Firearms Identification Laboratory, Division of Criminal Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel National Police HQ, Jerusalem, Israel.


Abstract
The technique of physical match, which is widely used with materials such as plastic and glass, is applied to fragmented bullets for determination of common origin. The more conventional method, of tool marks comparison, is later used to connect the bullet with a firearm.

Keywords:
bullet fragments, firearms, forensic science, fracture match, mechanical fit, physical fit, physical match

Paper ID: JFS45338

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Author Owolabi, GM Affiliation Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Author Singh, MN Affiliation Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Author Klein A, Nedivi L, Silverwater H Title Physical match of fragmented bullets Symposium , Committee on