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Study on the Strength of Manual Work

  • Li Ding*
  • , Yinsheng Tian
  • , Qing Zhang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beijing Sport University
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate the influence of low temperature and low pressure on grip strength and fatigue when wearing extravehicular activity (EVA) gloves. Methods: 10 healthy male participants were asked to wear gloves in various simulated environments and complete the maximum grip strength and fatigue tests. Results: Pressure (29.6, 39.2 kPa) affected the maximum grip strength more significantly compared with control group. However, the effect of low temperatures (50, 90, 110 °C) on the grip strength was not significant, but the low temperatures affected fatigue greatly. The results in this study also demonstrated that compound environment significantly affect the maximum grip strength and fatigue. Conclusions: The strength and endurance of the astronauts were significantly decreased in space environment. However, the effect of the mixed environment could not be understood as the superimposition of a single factor(low temperature and pressure).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiomechanics of Injury and Prevention
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages417-435
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9789811642692
ISBN (Print)9789811642685
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2022

Keywords

  • EVA glove
  • Fatigue
  • Low temperature
  • Maximum grip
  • Pressure

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