Hello fellow Belegrim! I am Tordek of Moria, and I come seeking information about armor ergonomics. This is not strictly for the sport, but rather a research paper I am doing for an ergonomics class. I am looking for quantifiable data on the ergonomics of armors from various cultures and time periods pertaining to the its protective nature versus the physical exertion/and or its movement restricting capabilities. If you know of any sites, studies, texts, or even experts on the subject please let me know about/of it/them.
I am aware of the fairly recent putting guys in medieval suits and running them on a treadmill study, however I also wanted to include Asian armor designs as well.
Another useful specific im looking for would be weight distribution over body studies and their affects on endurance (100lbs centralized at torso or spread out over arms/legs) although I suspect this last part is easier to find data on.