Frazier Hull - Storming Media

Engineering an Undergarment for Flash/Flame Protection

Nov 2011

10 pages

Authors: Frazier Hull; Jett Gambill; Andrew Hansche; Gian Agni; John Evangelista; Celia Powell; Margaret Auerbach; Joel Dillon; Oezer Arnas; MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT NY DEPT OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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This paper presents a continuation of projects spanning the last two years. In year one, the physical characteristics and medical effects of burns and Improvised Explosive Device, IED, blasts were investigated. In year two, the possible use of commercial intumescent materials with fabric was studied. The identified needs for research into the effect of undergarments on burn protection are focused in this study. Additionally, Thermal Protective Performance, TPP-(ISO 17492) and ...