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RISAerodynamic Instability Investigations of a Novel, Flexible and Lightweight Triple-Box Girder Design for Long-Span Bridges
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The present paper investigates the possibilities for avoiding classical flutter and static divergence for very long-span suspension bridges with a novel, flexible, and lightweight triple-box girder. Previous studies have ...
Effect of Ligament Properties on Nonlinear Dynamics and Wear Prediction of Knee Prostheses
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Although wear is known as the primary cause of long-time failure of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), it can be vital in short- and midterm TKA failure due to laxity. One of the reasons leading to joint laxity and instability ...
Multibody Kinematics Optimization for the Estimation of Upper and Lower Limb Human Joint Kinematics: A Systematized Methodological Review
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Multibody kinematics optimization (MKO) aims to reduce soft tissue artefact (STA) and is a key step in musculoskeletal modeling. The objective of this review was to identify the numerical methods, their validation and ...
Physical Testing Campaign Facilitating Validation of Welded Steel Structures by Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Non-linear finite element (FE) analysis is a powerful tool for determination of ultimate capacities of steel components. To produce reliable predictions of structural strength, it is of fundamental importance that non-linear ...
A Methodology to Evaluate the Effects of Kinematic Measurement Uncertainties on Knee Ligament Properties Estimated From Laxity Measurements
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Ligaments are important joint stabilizers but assessing their mechanical properties remain challenging. We developed a methodology to investigate the effects of kinematic measurement uncertainty during laxity tests on ...
Evaluation of an Unloading Concept for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study in a Small Patient Group
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Joint compressive forces have been identified as a risk factor for osteoarthritis disease progression. Therefore, unloader braces are a common treatment with the aim of relieving pain, but their effects are not clearly ...
Measuring Knee Joint Laxity in Three Degrees-of-Freedom In Vivo Using a Robotics- and Image-Based Technology
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Accurate and reliable information about three-dimensional (3D) knee joint laxity can prevent misdiagnosis and avoid incorrect treatments. Nevertheless, knee laxity assessments presented in the literature suffer from ...
A Case Study on Designing a Passive Feeding-Assistive Orthosis for Arthrogryposis
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Passive arm-assistive devices play an important role in the rehabilitation of patients with neuromuscular disorders or injuries by overcoming their motor deficit. Routine human activities such as feeding are not possible ...
Introduction to Force-Dependent Kinematics: Theory and Application to Mandible Modeling
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Knowledge of the muscle, ligament, and joint forces is important when planning orthopedic surgeries. Since these quantities cannot be measured in vivo under normal circumstances, the best alternative is to estimate them ...
Estimation of Joint Kinetics During Manual Material Handling Using Inertial Motion Capture: A Follow-Up Study
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Musculoskeletal models based on inertial motion capture (IMC) and ground reaction force (GRF) prediction hold great potential for field-based risk assessment of manual material handling (MMH). However, previous evaluations ...