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Accession Number:
AD0813883
Title:
DEVELOPMENT, FABRICATION AND PROOFTESTING OF OPTIMUM FOOT PROTECTION AGAINST ANTIPERSONNEL MINES USING A SUPPLEMENTARY DEVICE
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. 1 Feb-30 Jul 1966 on Phase 2
Corporate Author:
IIT RESEARCH INST CHICAGO IL
Report Date:
1966-12-01
Pagination or Media Count:
30.0
Abstract:
The report covers Phase 2 of a program to develop a supplementary item of protective footwear to be used in conjunction with a previously developed protective combat boot. It was directed toward fabrication of test prototypes for blast evaluation. The supplementary devices were of two types, Concept A and Concept B, both using an identical solid aluminum shank. Concept B incorporated a system of reinforcement for the upper portion of the foot. A discussion of preliminary prooftesting considerations is presented. This discussion includes the recommendation of test personnel, the quantity of tests, and the protective footwear to be used during tests.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE