Performance of Firefighters’ Protective Clothing After Heat Exposure

• Autorzy: Rossi R. M. , Bolli W. , Stampfli R.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Heat and mechanical protection properties of 6 fabric combinations commonly used in firefighters’ protective clothing were assessed before and after different heat treatment. It was shown that after heat exposure, the values obtained were generally lower than in the original state. The mechanical properties of the materials were more affected by heat than by heat protective properties. In 2 cases, degradation started before a visible change in the material could be observed, which might be potentially dangerous for the end user who will not realize the alteration of the material.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

heat protective clothing; thermal ageing; mechanical resistance; heat protection

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 14, No. 1
• Strony: 55--60
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 17 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Rossi R. M.

• EMPA Materials Science and Technology, St.Gallen, Switzerland

autor

Bolli W.

• EMPA Materials Science and Technology, St.Gallen, Switzerland

autor

Stampfli R.

• EMPA Materials Science and Technology, St.Gallen, Switzerland

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