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Accession Number:

AD1049877

Title:

Inter-Laboratory Combat Helmet Blunt Impact Test Method Comparison

Author(s):

• Kayhart, Tony J.
• Hewitt, Charles A.
• Cyganik, Jonathan

Author Organization(s):

• ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA

Report Date:

2018-03-26

Abstract:

Blunt impact testing of helmets was performed and statistical analysis was completed in order to verify inter-laboratory consistency. Two laboratories were previously validated for blunt impact testing of Army combat helmets: the U.S. Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) and NTS Chesapeake Testing Services (CTS). A third organization, the Natick Solder Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) was evaluated and compared to ensure that testing conducted there would be consistent with the other two laboratories.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

48

File Size:

3.92MB

Contracts:

Grants:

Descriptors:

• test methods
• test and evaluation
• test facilities
• statistical analysis
• impact tests
• consistency
• dynamic tests
• energy absorbers
• engineering
• protective equipment
• research facilities
• department of defense
• information operations
• wounds and injuries
• buildings and structures
• drop tests
• acceptability
• standards
• abstracts
• acceptance tests

Identifiers:

• ACH(ADVANCED COMBAT HELMET)
• blunt impact test
• peak accelerations

SubjectCategory:

• Biological and Medical Sciences
• Biotechnology

Communities of Interest:

• Human Systems

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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