Abstract
A computational, rigid body model of a 50 th percentile male head and neck utilizing 15 Hill Muscle pairs is used to study the sensitivity of Hill Muscle Model parameters. A 15g linear acceleration is applied within the transverse plane at the lowest vertebral level of the neck (T1). The resultant linear acceleration of the head is analyzed. In response is minimally affected. The peak accelerations did change, and in the case of varying muscle activation, the peak acceleration changed significantly, 36%. Each of the other parameter variations affected the peak acceleration of the head by less than 5%. Overall, the muscle activation parameter has the most significant influence on the response of the system.
| Original language | American English |
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| State | Published - Feb 1 2004 |
| Event | 6th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering - Duration: Feb 1 2004 → … |
Conference
| Conference | 6th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering |
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| Period | 2/1/04 → … |
Keywords
- muscle model
- sensitivity study
- Hill model
- neck model
Disciplines
- Automotive Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering