Purdue University

Thermal strains and stresses

A fixed-free rod is heated uniformly by an amount of ΔT. The rod experiences axial and transverse strains due to temperature increase; however, no stress is developed since the right end of the rod is ...
BMJ

Thermal, physiological and perceptual strain mediate alterations in match-play tennis under heat stress

Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre, ASPETAR, Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar Correspondence to Dr Julien Périard, Aspetar—Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine ...
Runner's World

Just Feeling Warm Can Harm Your Performance Even If Your Body Isn’t Affected

You’re probably well aware that heat can hurt your running. Dehydration and a rise in your core temperature can make it harder to maintain a given pace, make you slower at a certain heart rate, keep ...
The Engineer

Thermal imaging detects mental strain on pilots’ faces

Changes in facial thermal patterns can be used to determine mental workload, according to a new study from Nottingham University. (Credit: Nottingham University) Published in Human Factors, the ...