TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Virtual dummy with spine model for automotive vibrational comfort analysis
JO  - International journal of vehicle design
A1  - Valentini, Pier Paolo
SP  - 261
EP  - 277
VL  - 51
IS  - 3/4
N2  - In this paper, the author presents a methodology for implementing a three-dimensional virtual dummy for human vibration investigations. The model is based on a multibody dynamics approach and includes a detailed spine submodel for accurate assessment of seated body vibration. The model has been used to compute vibrational modes and transmissibility functions. The response to vibrational inputs has been compared with previous experimental and numerical studies. The discussed model can be applied for the assessment of vibration dose value (VDV) and design optimisation of human-vehicle interface according to international standards.<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 0143-3369
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2009.027956
ID  - ref1
ER  -