Three-Dimensional Analysis of Jump Motion Based on Multi-Body Dynamics – the Contribution of Joint Torques of the Lower Limbs to the Velocity of the Whole-Body Center of Gravity

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ae ◽  
H Mori ◽  
S Koike
Keyword(s):  
Dimensional Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Center Of Gravity ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Joint Torques ◽  
Body Dynamics ◽  
Body Center ◽  
Multi Body

scholarly journals Masticatory biomechanics in the rabbit: a multi-body dynamics analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (99) ◽  
pp. 20140564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Watson ◽  
Flora Gröning ◽  
Neil Curtis ◽  
Laura C. Fitton ◽  
Anthony Herrel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Muscle Fibres ◽  
Micro Computed Tomography ◽  
Body Dynamics ◽  
Masticatory System ◽  
Muscle Groups ◽  
Muscle Activations ◽  
Multi Body

Multi-body dynamics is a powerful engineering tool which is becoming increasingly popular for the simulation and analysis of skull biomechanics. This paper presents the first application of multi-body dynamics to analyse the biomechanics of the rabbit skull. A model has been constructed through the combination of manual dissection and three-dimensional imaging techniques (magnetic resonance imaging and micro-computed tomography). Individual muscles are represented with multiple layers, thus more accurately modelling muscle fibres with complex lines of action. Model validity was sought through comparing experimentally measured maximum incisor bite forces with those predicted by the model. Simulations of molar biting highlighted the ability of the masticatory system to alter recruitment of two muscle groups, in order to generate shearing or crushing movements. Molar shearing is capable of processing a food bolus in all three orthogonal directions, whereas molar crushing and incisor biting are predominately directed vertically. Simulations also show that the masticatory system is adapted to process foods through several cycles with low muscle activations, presumably in order to prevent rapidly fatiguing fast fibres during repeated chewing cycles. Our study demonstrates the usefulness of a validated multi-body dynamics model for investigating feeding biomechanics in the rabbit, and shows the potential for complementing and eventually reducing in vivo experiments.

Development of dynamic base model of a bogie suspended forwarder

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbos Ismoilov ◽  
Ulf Sellgren ◽  
Kjell Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Model ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Rough Terrain ◽  
Tyre Model ◽  
Body Dynamics ◽  
Dynamic Simulation Model ◽  
Multi Body ◽  
Whole Body Vibrations

A forwarder is an off-road working machine that is used to transport logs from logging sites to a landing area that is accessible by trucks. Soil damage and operator comfort, especially whole-body vibrations when operating on hard and rough terrain, are crucial issues when developing novel forest machines. Most forwarders on the market are heavy machines with articulated steering and they are equipped with pairs of wheels mounted on bogies. For such bogie machines, only the flexibility and the dynamic dissipation in the tyres contribute to the “chassis damping”. The roll and lateral motions are the most severe components of the whole-body vibrations. So, developing new traction units, chassis suspensions and/or cabin suspension are in focus. Model-based design relies on focused models that are as simple as possible, but not too simple. This paper presents a 12 degrees-of-freedom multi-body dynamics simulation model of a standard eight-wheeled bogie type of medium-sized forwarder. The presented model is targeted for assessing and comparing different design solutions. It is shown that a configuration of seven rigid subsystems and eight flexible tyres represented with the simple and computer efficient Fiala tyre model enables the forwarder dynamic simulation model to be used to predict the roll and lateral motions of a forwarder operating on hard and rough terrain.

Principles of the EOS™ X-ray machine and its use in daily orthopedic practice

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (8) ◽  
pp. 289-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamás Illés ◽  
Szabolcs Somoskeöy
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Skeletal System ◽  
Particle Detection ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Physiological Load ◽  
Spine Deformities ◽  
Special Software ◽  
3D Software

The EOS™ X-ray machine, based on a Nobel prize-winning invention in Physics in the field of particle detection, is capable of simultaneously capturing biplanar X-ray images by slot scanning of the whole body in an upright, physiological load-bearing position, using ultra low radiation doses. The simultaneous capture of spatially calibrated anterioposterior and lateral images allows the performance of a three-dimensional (3D) surface reconstruction of the skeletal system by a special software. Parts of the skeletal system in X-ray images and 3D-reconstructed models appear in true 1:1 scale for size and volume, thus spinal and vertebral parameters, lower limb axis lengths and angles, as well as any relevant clinical parameters in orthopedic practice could be very precisely measured and calculated. Visualization of 3D reconstructed models in various views by the sterEOS 3D software enables the presentation of top view images, through which one can analyze the rotational conditions of lower limbs, joints and spine deformities in horizontal plane and this provides revolutionary novel possibilities in orthopedic surgery, especially in spine surgery. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 289–295.

The Relationship between Free Limb Motions and Performance in the Triple Jump

1998 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Yu ◽  
James G. Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Vertical Velocity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Transformation Technique ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Body Center ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Support Phase

The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships between free limb motions and triple jump performance. The subjects were 13 elite male triple jumpers. Three-dimensional videographic data were collected using a direct linear transformation technique with panning cameras. Changes in the velocity of the whole body center of gravity (G), changes in the whole body angular momentum about G, changes in the velocity of G due to free limb motions, and changes in the whole body angular momentum about G due to free limb motions were determined for each of the three support phases. Free limb motions were associated with decreases in the forward horizontal velocity of G and increases in the vertical velocity of G and significantly influenced changes of the corresponding velocity components of G when the changes were large. The free limb motions also created some angular momentum components about G during each support phase but did not significantly influence the changes of the corresponding angular momentum components of the whole body. Neither the changes in the three velocity components of G nor the changes in the three angular momentum components of the whole body about G due to free limb motions were significantly related to the actual distance of the triple jump.

scholarly journals Biomechanical factor affecting Baseball Pitching Velocity

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasushi Ota ◽  
Ryoga Kuriyama
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Joint Force

In baseball, pitchers have a central role and high-speed pitching is desirable. So far, several studies of the physical factors related to pitching form with the aim of improving the speed of pitched balls have been conducted. In this study, we used a motion capture to acquire three-dimensional (3D) time series data related to the speed of pitched balls and performed a kinetics analysis by using these acquired data. The acquired data were divided into five pitching phases: wind up, early cocking, late cocking, acceleration, and follow through. Our analysis identified the body parts that contribute to increasing the speed of pitched balls, i.e., the speed of rotation of individual joints and the timing/phase when power can be applied. Especially, by examining joint angular velocity and joint force, we showed that the speed of pitched balls is determined by the action of the upper limbs as well as the coordinated action of the whole body, particularly the lower limbs and the trunk.

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