A Study into the Standard Safety Accreditations for Rock Climbing Helmets and the Concussion Risk Asscociated with Different Helmets

Student Author Information

Blake M. Scicli, University of LynchburgFollow

Location

Room 232, Schewel Hall

Access Type

Campus Access Only

Entry Number

79

Start Date

4-8-2020 3:45 PM

End Date

4-8-2020 4:00 PM

Department

Physics

Abstract

In collaboration with the Helmet Testing Lab at Virginia Tech we have looked into the current safety regulations for rock climbing helmets provided by accrediting bodies to see how well these accreditations translate into consumer safety and concussion risk. We have also been able to independently look at how each helmet model tested is affected by high and low velocity impacts. As well, we have looked into how repeated hits on these helmets in specific locations affect their structural integrity.

Faculty Mentor(s)

Dr. Eric Goff

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