Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 5-31-2004
Degree Name
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Biomedical Engineering
First Advisor
H. Michael Lacker
Second Advisor
William Corson Hunter
Third Advisor
Richard A. Foulds
Abstract
Mathematical modeling, an evolving area in movement analysis research, couples quantitative measures of human motion with theoretical concepts in physiology and mechanics. Literature reveals two methods to solve for human motion problems, Forward and Inverse Mechanics. In this investigation, a new approach called the Boundaty Method is adopted to solve for human motion. This approach has the advantage of being able to solve for both new motions and the net muscular joint forces required to produce those motions but only at those discrete times and body configurations that are believed to be most crucial for accomplishing the task.
The method is applied to solve for the dynamic equations of motion governing a coupled double pendulum in 3 Dimensions.
Recommended Citation
Patel, Avani Janardan, "Extending the boundary method for solving human motion problems using a 3 dimensional coupled pendulum model" (2004). Theses. 562.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/562
