MECHANICAL STIFFNESS OF MAN'S LOWER LIMBS

Abstract

Measurements of the compressibility or mechanical stiffness of the lower limbs under static loads are reported. Deformations of the various portions of the limb structure are discussed and major load-bearing regions of the foot are identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608762

Entities

People

  • Arthur E. Hirsch
  • Leonard A. White

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Body Weight
  • Composite Materials
  • Connective Tissue
  • Dynamic Response
  • Foot
  • Foot Bones
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Lower Extremity
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Model Basins
  • Shoulder
  • Static Loads
  • Stiffness
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.