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Modelling the interaction between athlete and sports surfaces
Author(s) -
Körner Claudia,
Seemann Wolfgang
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
pamm
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1617-7061
DOI - 10.1002/pamm.201010031
Subject(s) - ground reaction force , sports biomechanics , surface (topology) , work (physics) , contact force , engineering , simulation , mathematics , mechanical engineering , physics , geometry , kinematics , classical mechanics
Sports surfaces are often seen as one possible factor for sports injuries as the vertical ground reaction force (VGRF) depends not only on the athlete's movement but also on the mechanical properties of the ground. Therefore, the athlete‐surface‐interaction has to be analysed in order to minimize the loading on the athlete. The aim of this work is to understand the behaviour during landing and the associated impact forces during ground contact. Thus a simplified mechanical model is presented. Results for feasible surface material parameters are identified. A first assumption of the effect of the VGRF is presented. (© 2010 Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)