Fracture and Viscoelastic Characteristics of the Human Cervical Spine. Kinematics of the 3 Actuator System

Abstract

During the first five months of this research an analysis of the actuator kinematics and the load generation capabilities was performed. The Kinematic behavior of the Planar Motion Material Testing (PMMTA) actuators was analyzed using a computational algorithm written for a MINC-11-03 computer and a TK4010 plotting terminal. The analysis addressed: (a) the range of motion of the test stage considering various angular orientations of the test stage for the most acceptable design, and (b) the calculation of max loads in the vertical, horizontal and rotational directions for each position of the test stage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA110980

Entities

People

  • A. A. White
  • J. Lelli
  • W. C. Hayes
  • W. T. Edwards

Organizations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Bone Fractures
  • Boundaries
  • Compressive Strength
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamic Tests
  • Elements
  • Filters
  • Geometry
  • High Pressure
  • Kinematics
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Sensitivity
  • Spinal Column
  • Spine

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Robotics and Automation.