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Stiffness and mass distributions of continuous models of a standing human body subject to vertical vibrations

  • Q. Zhang*
  • , T. Ji
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • University of Manchester
  • School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

This paper develops a continuous standing human body model in vertical vibrations based on an anthropomorphic model and two available natural frequencies of a discrete biomechanics model. Six similar continuous models are assessed using finite element parametric analysis for matching the available natural frequencies. The best of the six models has seven uniform mass segments and two stiffness segments. The mode shapes of the continuous model are presented to demonstrate relative magnitudes of vibration throughout the height of the body. Finally the modal mass and stiffness of the continuous model are evaluated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 13th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event13th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, CC 2011 - Chania, Crete, Greece
Duration: 6 Sep 20119 Sep 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 13th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing, CC 2011
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityChania, Crete
Period6/09/119/09/11

Keywords

  • Continuous model
  • Human body model
  • Mass distribution
  • Stiffness distribution
  • Vertical directions

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