Establishing Correlation Between Cutting Load and Punching Force Taking Account of Impact of External Factors

The conditions of use of personal protective aids presume impact not only of injuring agents, but also of various environmental factors that affect in no mean degree the level of performance properties that ensure personal safety. This article examines the influence of the rate of penetration of an indenter, the number of layers, and the moisture content on the load of cutting and force of punching of fabrics for body armor and establishes the correlation of these properties.