A Computer Simulation Approach to the Study of Effects of Deck Surface Compliance on Initial Impact Impulse Forces in Human Gait

Abstract

The Navy's leadership is looking at improving quantify of life and reducing long term health problems through the reduction of knee disorders. One proposal for reducing knee disorders is to install more compliant decking The goal of this thesis is to develop a computer model of the human gait that estimates the transarticulation forces in the knee during walking on various surfaces. This model can he used to evaluate the reduction of the heel strike forces during walking when deck surface modifications are made. Previous analytical and computer models of the human gait are reviewed. The major contribution of this thesis is a detailed dynamic model of foot-ground interaction daring the initial phase of load hearing in human gait.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378301

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People

  • David A. Bretz

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

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  • Bioengineering
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Biomechanics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Engineers
  • Health Services
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Lisp Programming Language
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Personnel
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain

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