Assessment of Factors Affecting the Continuing Performance of Firefighters’ Protective Clothing: A Literature Review

摘要: There has been some research into the level of damage and changes to important properties firefighters’ protective clothing after exposure conditions such as elevated temperature ultra violet radiation. However, at this time, results are not comprehensive enough develop a standard procedure estimate remaining useful life clothing. is also need non-destructive techniques evaluate clothing, for most tests used destructive, visual cues cannot completely assess deterioration thermal fabrics. In paper, major factors that affect continuing performance their effects on service reviewed. Some methods which have employed in different studies degradation physical described, along with statistical probabilistic estimating materials. Suggestions future research, will assist fire departments determining its discussed.