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Evaluation of Footwear Thermal Performance through Manikin Test and Simulation
Technical Paper
2008-01-2028
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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A unique combination of manikin measurement and mathematical simulation was used to evaluate the thermal performance of two prototype modular boot systems intended to provide protection across a range of environmental conditions. Measured thermal insulations ranged from 0.91 to 1.85 clo (1 clo = 0.155 m2°C/W), and predicted endurance times (e.g. time for the toe temperature to reach 5°C) ranged from 56 to 169 min at -20°C, from 40 to 102 min at -30°C, and from 27 to 62 min at -50°C. Both systems provided appropriate thermal protection in a wide range of environmental conditions. The approach is time-saving and cost-effective, and is useful to understand the physical characteristics and thermal protection afforded by complex modular footwear, and better meet the needs of the customer.
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Xu, X., Endrusick, T., Hoyt, R., and Holthe, M., "Evaluation of Footwear Thermal Performance through Manikin Test and Simulation," SAE Technical Paper 2008-01-2028, 2008, https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-2028.Also In
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