Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Volume 83, Number 5, 2022, pages 681-692
DOI: 10.12989/sem.2022.83.5.681
Application of multi-physics simulation for vibration performance of the hand after contacting the ball with the volleyball player
Yangping Wang and Shuze Sun
Abstract
The vibrational response of the two bones in a Volleyball player's arm under ball impact is conducted. The two bones in hand, Ulna and Radius, are modeled as two cylindrical shells. The formulations associated with the shells' vibration are obtained using the energy method. Then, the results are extracted with the aid of the two-dimensional form of DQM in conjunction with Runge-Kutta. The results are validated by means of a published paper. Lastly, the role of parameters in determining vibrational frequency as well as deflection is explored through parametric studies. It was shown that the impactor speed and the time of the impact could be essential factors in determining the vibration behavior of the bones. This work can be used in the further investigation of the behavior of bones and physiological structures.
Key Words
dynamic stability, finite element method, mathematical modeling, ulna/radius bone, volleyball ball
Address
Yangping Wang: School of Architectural Engineering, Chongqing Creation Vocational College, Yongchuan 402160, Chongqing, China
Shuze Sun: School of Sports and Health, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong, China