Abstract:Repeated High-G shocks and whole-body vibration (WBV) can increase the risk of fatigue and injuries in the lumbar region of the spine for crew and passengers on High-speed craft (HSC). Existing reviews have suggested the beneficial effects of abdominal belts regarding lumbar torso stabilization and spinal unloading. The paper provides a novel 3-D seated human model with a virtual belt to simulate the belt effects for occupants on HSC. The model is built with AnyBody, a commercial software for musculoskeletal s… Show more
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