Shock resistance moisture effects

Although thermal performance is a principal property of thermal insulation (13—15), suitabiHty for temperature and environmental conditions compressive, flexure, shear, and tensile strengths resistance to moisture absorption dimensional stabiHty shock and vibration resistance chemical, environmental, and erosion resistance space limitations fire resistance health effects availabiHty and ease of appHcation and economics are also considerations. 

Electric shock effects are a function of the resistance of the tissue involved in conduction. The resistance of the skin varies widely, depending on the moisture present from sweat or water. The resistance of wet skin is about 1000 ohms. Below the skin, the resistance of tissue is very low because it is essentially water or electrolyte. 

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