Glove Testing for Performance Against Flying Glass Shards

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Abstract:

In this work, cut-resistant gloves were tested against flying glass from a small-scale detonation. A range of gloves were selected with low, medium, and high cut resistance all of varying dexterity. The goal was to determine if gloves with superior dexterity to those with leather palms could still provide protection from flying shards of glass.

Author(s):
Sanchez, Peggy ; Cordaro-gioia, Emily ; Stouch, Tina ; Petrock, Anne M. ; Stec, Iii, Daniel
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ ENERGETICS WARHEADS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. May 2013
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Prepared in collaboration with Leidos, Inc., Reston, VA.
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARDEC/ESIC-ARMET-TR-13040
Monitor Series:
ARMET-TR-13040, ARDEC/ESIC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*ARAMID FIBERS, *GLOVES, *PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), *POLYETHYLENE, ABRASION, DETONATIONS, EXPLOSIVES, GLASS, HANDS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, RESISTANCE, TEST AND EVALUATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Textiles, Mechanics, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
*CUT RESISTANCE, BALLISTIC GEL HAND PREPARATION, DEXTERITY, DYNEEMA, GLASS SHARDS, HAND PROTECTION, KEVLAR, PPE(PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT), PUNCTURE, TEAR RESISTANCE, UHMWPE(ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENES)
Report Date:
2014 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2014 Nov 17