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Biomechanics


 

BEAR engineers have scanned and analyzed numerous body part components including arms, legs, head and the spine. The scanned in digitial images allow computer stress analylsis and a more scientific assessment of injuries. BEAR engineers also analyze body dynamics in various situations that might produce injuries.

 

 

Examples include:

 

 

   

Ladders on Uneven Surfaces

How far can a painter reach before the ladder will slide?

 

Ironworkers Installing Roof Decking

How would a worker fall accidentally stepping off the roof, would he head on the deck below?

 

 

Working out with an Inclined Bench Press

How much force does one push downward with the head on the bench pad? Can this much force cause a neck injury? BEAR engineers instrumented a bench and dynamically measured head forces. The results were instrumental in settling the case.

 

 
Working out on a StairMaster

If the petal drive chain breaks,what peak leg impact force results? Can it cause a leg or foot injury? By analyzing the subject StairMaster, BEAR engineers where able calculate peak forces and again help settle the case.

 

 

 

 

     


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