Dr. Thomas Bruce

Dr. Thomas Bruce completed his PhD in Mechanical and Material Engineering with a focus on continuous fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Bruce continues to work closely with the staff of Western University on numerous composite material related testing projects. As well Dr. Bruce has worked for 30 years at General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada, where he is engaged in the design and testing of vehicle level protection systems for armoured vehicles which make extensive use of composite materials. His career ha involved the researching, designing, and live-fire testing of Armored Fighting Vehicle armor protection systems, including protection against ballistic, shaped-charge warhead, buried and elevated blast, explosively formed penetrators (EFP’s), fragmentation warheads (artillery shells) and improvised explosive devices (IED’s). In addition Dr. Bruce operates an independent engineering consulting company, Fort-Bruce Testing Inc, which offers extensive services with regards to the design and testing of materials and components, with a particular focus on composite materials for the marine industry. Dr. Bruce can be contacted for more information regarding the services offered by Fort-Bruce Testing Inc by visiting the company website at www.fortbrucetesting.com, and selecting the ‘Contact Us’ tab. Dr. Bruce writes his books for the educated reader who seeks a concise review of the significant aspects of the subject matter discussed. Rather than attempting to produce a voluminous academic study, the intent of each book is to offer the reader an opportunity to both enjoy and understand the fundamental concepts of the subject without being inundated by excessive content. Additionally, each book attempts to cover the subject matter from a novel perspective, reviewing key aspects that are not generally considered in other sources. We invite you to review this book on Amazon and to share it with friends and family. For more information on other books available by the author, to provide your feedback on this book, or to participate in discussions on its content, please visit us at www.learninghistoryandscience.com