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https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.38536
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2016
vii, 53 pages : illustrations (some color)
Masters Thesis
Academic theses
Text
eng
Uppal, Aastha
Rykaczewski, Konrad
Hildreth, Owen
Marvi, Hamidreza
Arizona State University
Partial requirement for: M.S., Arizona State University, 2016
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-53)
Field of study: Mechanical engineering
“Smart” materials are used for a broad range of application including electronics, bio-medical devices, and smart clothing. This work focuses on development of smart self-sealing and breathable protective gear for soldiers against Chemical Weapon Agents (CWA). Specifically, the response of chemo-mechanical swelling polymer modified meshes to contact with stimuli droplets was studied. Theoretical discussion of the mechanism of smart materials is followed by development and experimental analysis of different modified mesh designs. A multi-physics model is proposed based on experimental data and the prototype of the fabric is tested in aerosol impingement conditions to confirm the barrier formed by rapid-self-sealing feature of the design.
Mechanical Engineering
Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) apparel
Protective gear
Self-Sealing
Shape Change Effect (SCE)
Smart materials
Superabsorbent Polymers
Protective clothing
Chemical agents (Munitions)
Development of breathable, self-sealing protective garment