Analysis and modeling of human seat interaction with a focus on the upper body and backrest using biomechanics and contact mechanics

BACKGROUND: This paper outlines a method to study the interaction between the human body and the aircraft seat concerning the seat comfort. METHOD: Firstly, the human body is modeled based on biomechanics and divided into a number of body segments connected by joints according to human anatomy. The...

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Published in:Work (Reading, Mass.) Mass.), 2021-01, Vol.68 (s1), p.S161-S182
Main Authors: Liu, Yuezhi (Sean), Zhong, Xianzhi, Ghebreiyesus, Wintta, Ji, Jiancheng, Xi, Fengfeng (Jeff)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angles (geometry)
Biomechanics
Center of gravity
Contact force
Contact stresses
Curve fitting
Human body
Mathematical models
Pressure distribution
Segments
Stress concentration
Three dimensional models
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Summary:BACKGROUND: This paper outlines a method to study the interaction between the human body and the aircraft seat concerning the seat comfort. METHOD: Firstly, the human body is modeled based on biomechanics and divided into a number of body segments connected by joints according to human anatomy. The angles between the body segments are obtained by curve fitting of the existing biomechanical research data. The contact forces between the human body and the seat are modeled using pairs of bi-lateral point forces. These forces are calculated and located through the analysis of the center of gravity of each body segment and average muscular structure of the human body. The geometry of the human and the seat is obtained from a 3D scan model or a CAD model. Secondly, the pressure distribution between the human body and the seat is modeled and calculated using the contact stress theory. The results of the two parts are combined to analyze the comfortability in relation to different postures, backrest recline angles and changing in shape and material. RESULTS: Simulations were performed and they are compared with experimental measurement and various FEM studies for validation. It is found that accuracy of this method is comparable with most FEM calculation. CONCLUSION: This method provides a new direction in cushion conform research. It is faster and convenient to use comparing to the FEM, and the result is reliable.
ISSN:1051-9815
1875-9270
DOI:10.3233/WOR-208015