Title page for E-project-042706-103751

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2006-04-27

Authors
Tiffany M Gendall, ME
Eric Klem, MFE
Michal Turczyk, ME

URN E-project-042706-103751

Title Integrative Spine Dynamics with respect to Pushing, Pulling and Lifting

Advisor
Fofana, Mustapha S, ME

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
The purpose of this project is to understand spine dynamics with respect to the manufacturing activities of pushing, pulling and carrying. Extensive background research was conducted to obtain information about spine physiology, dynamics and stability. Stability indices were created with data from Yale University. An inverted pendulum is used as a spine model, with springs and dampers representing flexors and extensors. This model is used to determine if the spine is dynamically stable when experiencing forces from the three activities.

Files
Integrative_Spine_Dynamics.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2006-04-27
Authors	Tiffany M Gendall, ME Eric Klem, MFE Michal Turczyk, ME
URN	E-project-042706-103751
Title	Integrative Spine Dynamics with respect to Pushing, Pulling and Lifting
Advisor	Fofana, Mustapha S, ME
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The purpose of this project is to understand spine dynamics with respect to the manufacturing activities of pushing, pulling and carrying. Extensive background research was conducted to obtain information about spine physiology, dynamics and stability. Stability indices were created with data from Yale University. An inverted pendulum is used as a spine model, with springs and dampers representing flexors and extensors. This model is used to determine if the spine is dynamically stable when experiencing forces from the three activities.
Files	Integrative_Spine_Dynamics.pdf