06-05-2009, 05:36 AM
The "thin" width of the rim, say 0.25-0.5mm, corresponds quite well with the thickness of modern metal packing straps and should indicate the function. With a tensile strength of 50,000-70,000 psi the bronze rim would greatly aid in keeping the rim from expanding outward and splitting when the face of the shield it hit. For this function it can be quite thin, while to defend from penetration or protect the rim from chopping attacks it cannot.
Paul M. Bardunias
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