TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - A finite element approach and experiments to assess the effectiveness of hip protectors
JO  - Technology and health care
A1  - Schmitt, K-u
A1  - Spierings, A. B.
A1  - Derler, S.
SP  - 43
EP  - 49
VL  - 12
IS  - 1
N2  - The potential of hip protectors to prevent femur fracture is addressed in this study. A mechanical model of the human hip was developed and used to perform impact tests with different types of hip protectors. In addition a finite element model of the test device was established which allows simulations of the impact tests. The different principles of energy-shunting systems and energy-absorbing systems were demonstrated. Furthermore misplacement of a hip protector can be simulated. Hence the FE model was shown to be a suitable tool for future hip protector design.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0928-7329
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -