K9 Crush Test Viral Engineering Video
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Q. What material would you recommend for a crush and impact resistant jacket?
A. For crush and impact, we would recommend a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) jacket. This material works extremely well in very cold and ambient temperatures.
Q: What is the pounds pressure (psi) from the dog bite?
A: Depending on the type of dog, it can be as high as 300-400 psi (assuming a full-grown German Shepherd).
Q: What force did the dog attack the cable with?
A: The kinetic energy from the lunge was about 3.5 kilo-joules (assuming a speed of 30 mph and weight of dog at 95 pounds).
Q: What is the force required to break the cable?
A: The pull force required to break a cable is dependent on the cable construction. The cable used in this video requires 180 pounds of force to break.
Q: How can I measure continuity?
A: You can measure continuity with a standard volt-ohm meter (open or short) or by measuring the resistance of the copper with the same volt-ohm meter.
