RESEARCH INITIATION AWARD: Development of New 3D Biomechanical Model for Use in Ergonomics and Rehabilitation

9410302 Kerk该研究启动奖涉及生物力学模型在人体工程学领域的应用，旨在减少人类疼痛和痛苦，降低与工作相关的事故和过度劳累伤害的成本，并通过改善工作场所设计来降低生产成本。 具体目标是：完成结合强度性能、稳定性和摩擦系数综合效应的三维静态生物力学模型的理论开发，开发计算机软件以通过数学规划方法评估模型以提供数值解，对模型进行台架评估，促进产业互动和课堂评价，保证研究的相关性。 这项研究对于人类对外部环境施加力的任何情况都有潜在的实用性。 潜在的设置将被发现在工业，帮助残疾人，康复受伤的工人，和运动性能。 ***

9410302 Kerk This Research Initiation Award involves the application of biomechanical models in the field of ergonomics toward the goal of reducing human pain and suffering, reducing costs associated with work-related accidents and overexertion injuries, and reducing production costs by improving work place design. The specific objectives are to: complete the theoretical development of the three-dimensional, static, biomechanical model combining the comprehensive effects of strength capability, stability, and coefficient of friction, develop the computer software to evaluate the model by mathematical programming methods to deliver numerical solution, perform bench top evaluation of the model, and facilitate industry interaction and classroom evaluation of the model to assure the relevancy of the research. This research has potential utility for any situation in which humans exert forces on an external environment. Potential settings will be found in industry, aiding the disabled, rehabilitating injured workers, and athletic performance. ***