<p>      Rotating detonation combustion has been investigated since the 1960s and has gained much attention in the past decade due to its promise of pressure gain. In theory, the pressure gain can provide higher power output at inlet total temperatures similar to those of Brayton cycle engines, leading to increased efficiency and decreased engine size. However, complexities presented by detonative combustion have prevented it from becoming widely adopted, especially for turbomachinery applications. A rotating detonation combustor with a transonic or supersonic exhaust imposes rapid fluctuations in pressure, temperature, and flow angle at the inlet of the turbine. To account for these fluctuations, ad hoc turbine designs have been proposed over the last few years, including supersonic bladed and bladeless variants. Computational fluid dynamics simulations have shown that it is possible to extract a meaningful amount of work from these turbines, but dedicated experimental test rigs are needed to validate these designs at relevant conditions in long-duration tests.</p> <p>     Toward this goal, this thesis focuses on three research elements. The first element is the design of a cooled rotating detonation combustor with a downstream turbine that can operate for long durations. The cooled combustor is accomplished in a two-part procedure: (1) repurposing Purdue University’s Turbine-integrated High-pressure Optical Rotating detonation engine (THOR) and (2) designing a lightweight, gaseous film-cooled combustor shroud with ample configurations for pressure, temperature, and optical measurements.</p> <p>     The second element is the design of three supersonic turbines for use in RDEs: an axial-flow bladed turbine, an axial-flow bladeless turbine, and an axial-inflow/radial-outflow bladed turbine. Each turbine is designed for cold flow testing, and provisions for mounting the axial-flow bladed turbine downstream of the cooled combustor are proposed. Supplemental turbine hardware is also designed to provide precise and repeatable conditions for the turbine tests.</p> <p>     The third element is the construction of an energy absorption dynamometer to measure the power output of the different supersonic turbines. Four types of dynamometers are explored, including hydraulic brakes, electromagnetic brakes, electric generator brakes, and airbrakes. Although the literature declares the electromagnetic brake to be more accurate, the most cost-effective solution is to utilize the compressor side of a donated turbocharger. Combining all research elements yields a new test rig for this new class of supersonic turbines.</p>

[pt] O desempenho de veículos automotivos é um importante atributo a ser avaliado quando motores de combustão interna e novos combustíveis estão sendo desenvolvidos. A previsão desse parâmetro também é de suma importância, uma vez que os testes de desempenho de automóveis em pista requerem prazos de realização e altos custos com equipamentos, aluguel da pista, contratação de pessoas e deslocamento de veículos e combustíveis. Além disso, seus resultados são diretamente afetados por irregularidades na superfície da pista e variações nas condições climáticas, como pressão ambiente, temperatura, umidade do ar e velocidade do vento. Assim, este trabalho tem como objetivo utilizar os dados coletados em testes de bancada com um motor de combustão interna com a finalidade de modelar os testes de retomada de velocidade de um automóvel convencional leve. A metodologia proposta simula a força de tração nas rodas a partir do torque medido no dinamômetro do motor ou a partir das curvas de pressão no interior da câmara de combustão com o auxílio de modelos de atrito para motores de ignição por centelha. Para validar o modelo proposto, foi necessário realizar testes de retomada de velocidade com o carro em um dinamômetro de chassi. Além disso, foram utilizadas sete misturas diferentes de etanol e gasolina, e concluiu-se que o etanol anidro puro promoveu maior capacidade de aceleração na maioria dos experimentos, mas apresentou maior consumo de combustível. Os combustíveis hidratados reduziram o desempenho, mas melhoraram a eficiência global. As simulações demonstraram alta precisão em relação ao experimento, com média da diferença do tempo de recuperação da velocidade de 0,51 segundos e desvio padrão de 0,078. Além disso, as simulações de desempenho de aceleração tiveram erros menores que 5,25 por cento. Além disso, a realização desses testes em laboratório tem a vantagem de um maior controle das condições ambientais da sala e dos parâmetros de operação do motor. / [en] Vehicle performance is an important feature to be evaluated when internal combustion engines and new fuels are being developed. Predicting this parameter is also of great significance, once track testing requires long periods of time to be done and high costs with equipment, rental of the track, hiring people and displacement of vehicles and fuels. In addition, their results are directly affected by track surface irregularities and variations in weather conditions such as ambient pressure, temperature, air humidity and wind speed. Thus, this work aims to use collected data in bench tests with an internal combustion engine in order to modeling an automobile speed recovery time. The proposed methodology simulates the traction force on the wheels based on the measured torque in engine dynamometer or from the pressure curves inside the combustion chamber with the aid of friction models for spark ignition engines. In order to validate the proposed model, it became necessary to perform speed recovery tests with the car on a chassis dynamometer. Also, seven different mixtures of ethanol and gasoline were used, and it was concluded that pure anhydrous ethanol promoted a higher acceleration capacity in most of the experiments but it had higher fuel consumption. Hydrated fuels reduced performance but improved global efficiency. The simulations demonstrated a high precision in relation to the experiment, with a speed recovery time diference average of 0.51 seconds and standard deviation of 0.078. Also, the acceleration performance simulations had errors smaller than 5.25 percent. In addition, doing these tests in laboratory has the advantage of a greater control of the room ambient conditions and the engine operating parameters.

Low back pain (LBP) remains the most prevalent and costly work-related disability worldwide and is directly associated with "physical" risk factors prevalent in manual material handling (MMH) tasks. Back-support exoskeletons (BSEs) are a promising ergonomic intervention to mitigate LBP risk, by reducing muscular exertion and spine loading. The purpose of this work was to help better understand both the "intended" and "unintended" consequences of BSE use on physical risk factors for LBP, as an essential prerequisite for the safe and effective implementation of this technology in actual workplaces. The first study assessed the effects of using two BSEs on objective and subjective responses during repetitive lifting involving symmetric and asymmetric postures. Wearing both BSEs significantly reduced peak levels of trunk extensor muscle activity and reduced energy expenditure. Such reductions, though, were more pronounced in the symmetric conditions and differed between the two BSEs tested. The second study quantified the assistive torque profiles of two passive BSEs using a computerized dynamometer, with both human subjects and a mannequin. Clear differences in torque magnitudes were evident between the BSEs, though both generated more assistive torques during flexion than extension. The third study estimated the effects of BSE use on lumbosacral compressive and shear forces during repetitive lifting using an optimization-based model. Using both BSEs reduced peak compression and anteroposterior shear forces, but these effects differed between tasks and BSE designs. Reductions in composite measures of trunk muscle activity did not correspond consistently with changes in spine forces when using a BSE. The fourth study quantified the effects of two passive BSEs on trunk stability and movement coordination during repetitive lifting. Some adverse effects on stability were evident for pelvis and thorax movements and coupling of these body segments, suggesting that caution is needed in selecting a BSE for a given MMH task. Overall, we found that the efficacy of BSEs is design- and task-specific. Important safety features of the exoskeletons were also identified, providing insights on their performance boundaries. Overall, the BSEs tested were more effective and safer in tasks closer to the mid-sagittal plane and with moderate degrees of trunk flexion. / Doctor of Philosophy / Low back pain (LBP) remains the most prevalent and costly work-related disability worldwide, and the risk of LBP is related to "physical" risk factors common in manual material handling (MMH) tasks. Back-support exoskeletons (BSEs) are a new ergonomic intervention that may reduce the risk of occupational LBP, by reducing muscular efforts and loads on the spine. For the safe use of BSEs, though, it is critical to better understand both the "intended" and "unintended" consequences of this emerging technology. In this dissertation, such consequences of BSE use were evaluated in the context of repetitive lifting tasks. The first study assessed the efficacy of two BSEs in terms of physical demands during repetitive lifting tasks involving a range of torso bending and twisting. Wearing both BSEs reduced the physical demands on back muscles and decreased energy consumption. Larger reductions, though, were observed in forward bending and such reductions differed between the two BSEs tested. The second study measured the amount of support provided by two BSEs using a new measurement method, which was examined for both human subjects and a mannequin. Clear differences in the BSE support were evident between the BSEs, and both devices generated more support during torso forward bending than returning upright. The third study estimated the effects of BSE use on low back loadings during repetitive lifting using a computational model. Using both BSEs reduced loads on the low back region, though such reductions were task-specific and depended on the BSE design. The fourth study quantified the effects of the BSE use on torso stability and movement patterns during repetitive lifting. Some adverse effects on stability were evident for lower and upper torso, suggesting that caution is needed in selecting a BSE for a given MMH task. Findings from this work show the potential benefits of BSEs for use in MMH tasks, yet such benefits can depend on the BSE design and the MMH task they are used for. Further, BSE use can lead to adverse effects, especially with tasks involving extreme working postures.

Measuring lower limb strength and symmetry is a common practice in elite sports to determine the return to sports point in time during rehabilitation, and this information could be useful for amateur athletes too. However, the devices used for this are highly sophisticated and hardly accessible. The aim of this project is to devise an affordable system for lower limb strength measurement which can be integrated with a common training system, to make this type of information widely available. The system is built up on a flywheel-based leg extension machine (LegExx by Exxentric AB) that allows quadriceps training at maximal force in concentric and eccentric contraction. Inexpensive standard components and software were used for prototyping. The parameters of interest were angular velocity of extension/flexion in the knee and force applied by the athlete. In the first step, evaluation was limited to the concentric phase of movement. Angular velocity and leg position was measured with a gyroscope sensor (Movesense by Suunto). For force measurement, two approaches were tested: In prototype A, the tension of the drive belt, which ultimately puts the flywheel into rotation, was measured with a sensor for tensile forces (Tindeq Progressor 300). In prototype B, a more direct measurement was used, with force sensors mounted under the contact point of the athlete’s shank with the swing beam of the LegExx. Sensor data were transmitted via Bluetooth to a mobile device or a laptop and displayed graphically after synchronization of the data streams. Force values were converted to torque using inverse kinematics to make the two prototypes comparable. The first prototypes were shown to be workable and yielded similar readings for concentric peak torque, with realistic wave forms in the graphical display. Comparison with results of a gold standard isokinetic dynamometer revealed, however, major discrepancies mainly regarding the absolute torque values. Oscillation in the belt system were identified as an issue in prototype A, while cross talk between sensors and vulnerability to leg placement occurred in prototype B. However, these issues are not insurmountable, and it is suggested to proceed with the development of prototype B, as it has the advantage of simultaneous measurement and direct comparison of both legs. / Att mäta styrka och symmetri i nedre extremiteterna är vanligt inom elitidrott för att avgöra när man kan återgå till idrottsutövning under rehabiliteringen, och denna information kan vara användbar även för amatöridrottare. De apparater som används för detta är dock mycket sofistikerade och svårtillgängliga. Syftet med detta projekt är att utforma ett prisvärt system för mätning av styrkan i nedre extremiteterna som kan integreras med ett vanligt träningssystem, för att göra denna typ av information allmänt tillgänglig. Systemet är uppbyggt på en svänghjulsbaserad benspark maskin (LegExx från Exxentric AB) som möjliggör quadriceps träning vid maximal kraft i koncentrisk och excentrisk kontraktion. Kostnadseffektiva standardkomponenter och mjukvara användes för prototypframställning. De parametrar som var av intresse var vinkelhastighet för utsträckning- /böjning i knäet och den kraft som utövades av idrottaren. I det första steget begränsades utvärderingen till rörelsens koncentriska fas. Vinkelhastighet och benposition mättes med en gyroskopisk sensor (Movesense från Suunto). För kraftmätning testades två tillvägagångssätt: I prototyp A mättes dragkraften i drivremmen, som i slutändan sätter svänghjulet i rotation, med en sensor för dragkrafter (Tindeq Progressor 300). I prototyp B användes en mer direkt mätning med kraftsensorer som monterades under kontaktpunkten mellan idrottsutövarens smalben och LegExx:s svängbalk. Sensordata överfördes via Bluetooth till en mobil enhet eller en bärbar dator och visades grafiskt efter synkronisering av dataströmmarna. Kraftvärden omvandlades till vridmoment med hjälp av invers kinematik för att göra de två prototyperna jämförbara. De första prototyperna visade sig fungera och gav liknande mätningar för koncentriskt toppmoment, med realistiska vågformer i den grafiska displayen. En jämförelse med resultaten från en isokinetisk dynamometer med guldstandard visade dock på stora skillnader, främst när det gäller de absoluta vridmomentvärdena. Oscillation i bältesystemet identifierades som ett problem i prototyp A, medan överkoppling mellan sensorer och känslighet för benplacering förekom i prototyp B. Dessa problem är dock inte oöverstigliga, och det föreslås att man fortsätter att utveckla prototyp B, eftersom den har fördelen av samtidig mätning och direkt jämförelse av båda benen.

The evaluation of shoulder abduction and flexion strength is important in the rehabilitation after rotator cuff tear. The purpose of this work is to assess the intra and inter-rater reliability of measurement data from an isokinetic dynamometer used to evaluate shoulder abduction and flexion strength, with the aim to identify sources of measurement errors and suggest improvements. The measurement data was collected by a research group at Karolinska Institute and contained load and torque data from thirteen healthy subjects in the ages of 25 to 87 years. The measurements were carried out on two occasions, one week apart. Systematic differences between occasions are analyzed using the Shapiro Wilk test, the paired t-test, and Wilcoxon signed rank test. The agreement of the measurements is analyzed quantitatively using the coefficient of variation and the Bland Altman plot, and quantitively, using the intraclass correlation coefficient. A significant systematic difference in shoulder abduction and flexion load measurements was found, and the recommendation to prevent this is that components should be calibrated in a standardized way. The measurements showed varying reliability within and between measurement occasions and that after familiarization with the isokinetic dynamometer, repeatability improved. The findings indicate a need of a standardized protocol for patient education and placement. Measurements from the position sensor contributed to more random torque values. To improve the repeatability in measurements from the position sensor, axis of rotation should be kept aligned. An increasing variability in measurements with increasing load and torque was found. The recommendation is to use a preload for patients using more force in the movement, to make sure a preset speed is not exceeded, which contributes to more reliable measurements. / Utvärderingen av axelabduktion och flexionsstyrka är viktig i rehabiliteringen efter skada i axelleden. Syftet med det här arbetet är att bedöma intra- och interbedömartillförlitligheten hos mätdata från en isokinetisk dynamometer som används för att utvärdera axelabduktion och flexionsstyrka, med syftet att identifiera källor till mätfel och föreslå förbättringar. Mätdatat samlades in av en forskargrupp vid Karolinska Institutet och innehöll belastnings- och vridmomentdata från tretton friska försökspersoner i åldrarna 25 till 87 år. Mätningarna utfördes vid två tillfällen med en veckas mellanrum. Systematiska skillnader mellan tillfällena analyseras med Shapiro Wilk-testet, det parade t-testet och Wilcoxon signed rank test. Mätningarnas överensstämmelse analyseras kvantitativt med hjälp av variationskoefficienten och Bland Altman-diagrammet, samt kvalitativt med hjälp av intraklasskorrelationskoefficienten. En signifikant systematisk skillnad i axelabduktion och flexionsbelastningsmätningar hittades, och rekommendationen för att förhindra detta är att komponenter bör kalibreras på ett standardiserat sätt. Mätningarna visade på en varierande tillförlitlighet inom och mellan mättillfällen och att efter bekantskap med den isokinetiska dynamometern, förbättrades repeterbarheten. Slutsatserna indikerar ett behov av ett standardiserat protokoll för patientutbildning och placering. Mätningar från positionssensorn bidrog till mer slumpmässiga vridmomentvärden. För att förbättra repeterbarheten i mätningar från positionssensorn bör rotationsaxeln hållas i linje. En ökande variation mellan mättillfällen med ökande belastning och vridmoment hittades. Rekommendationen är att använda en förspänning för patienter som använder mer kraft i rörelsen, för att säkerställa att en förinställd hastighet inte överskrids, vilket bidrar till mer tillförlitliga mätningar.

Les procédés de mise en forme par enlèvement de matière introduisent, lors de la formation du copeau,des phénomènes complexes et rendent difficiles la maîtrise des grandeurs énergétiques. Des mesuresréalisées à l’aide d’un dynamomètre à six composantes permettent de mieux appréhender ces phénomènes.Ce dynamomètre permet de mesurer l’ensemble des actions mécaniques transmises par la liaison mécaniqueentre la matière usinée (copeau et pièce) et l’outil de coupe. Les mesures révèlent alors la présence demoments, à la pointe de l’outil, non évalués par les modèles de coupe classiques. Cependant, les lois decomportement actuelles ne permettent pas d’exprimer complètement ces phénomènes complexes (gradientsde déformations) lors de la formation du copeau. Actuellement, une modélisation analytique ou numérique etrendant compte de ces phénomènes est donc exclue. Des approches expérimentales ont alors été menées entournage et en perçage. Aujourd’hui ces recherches s’étendent au cas du fraisage.Pour ceci, un nouveau dynamomètre à six composantes adapté au fraisage a été conçu, réalisé etétalonné. Une démarche expérimentale a alors été mise en place afin de modéliser le moment de coupeconsommateur de puissance. Ce moment est alors étudié dans une configuration de coupe orthogonale enfraisage. Un modèle expérimental du moment de coupe est alors proposé. Cette modélisation fait intervenir lasection de copeau réelle instantanée et un nouveau critère énergétique : la densité de moment. Une étude surles paramètres cinématiques réels de l’outil montre la nécessité de prendre en compte la section de copeauinstantanée réelle. Celle–ci est alors calculée à partir de la position réelle de l’outil déduite des donnéescinématiques extraites des codeurs de position des axes et de la broche de la machine outil. Les paramètresinfluents sur la densité de moment ont été mis en évidence par un plan d’expériences et une analyse de lavariance. Une modélisation de ce critère similaire aux coefficients spécifiques de coupe a par la suite étédéveloppée.Enfin, le bilan énergétique de l’opération de coupe étudiée est considéré. Une démarche pratiqued’évaluation rapide de la puissance maximale de coupe est présentée en intégrant la modélisation du momentproposée. L’intérêt et l’importance de la prise en compte du moment de coupe sont alors confirmés pourprédire et définir les énergies mises en jeu par le processus de coupe. / In the cutting process, during the chip formation, complex phenomena occur and the control of theenergy parameters is difficult. Information about these phenomena are given with the measurement of the sixcomponents of the mechanical actions. This dynamometer allows to measure the six mechanical actions (3forces and 3 moments) between the chip, the workpiece and the tool during the chip formation. Themeasurement of the moments at the tooth tip is not inclued in the classical cutting model.However, actual behaviour laws cannot express all the phenomena occurred during the chip formation.Thus, analytical or numerical cutting model taking into account these phenomena is not possible. Previousstudies have been performed in turning and drilling and allow to extend these works to milling.A new six components dynamometer suitable to milling have been designed and calibrated. Anexperimental approach is proposed in order to model the cutting moment involved in the cutting energybalance. The study is performed in orthogonal cutting configurations. A model of cutting moment is proposedand depends on the instantaneous undeformed chip section and a new criteria : the moment density. A studyon real kinematic parameters shows that the instantaneous undeformed chip section have to take intoaccount. The instantaneous undeformed chip section is computed with real position of the tool obtained withthe encoders of linear axes and spindle of the CNC Machine. Design of experiments and variance analysis haveshown influent parameters on the moment density. A model of the moment, close to specific pressurecoefficient, has been developed.Finally, the cutting energy balance of the milling operation used is studied. A practical approach includedthe moment model allow an accurately evaluation of the energy balance. In milling operation, the studyconfirms the cutting moment at the tool tip and shows the necessity to take into account moments in theenergy balance.

Orientador: Ricardo Alan Verdú Ramos / Resumo: Resumo / Abstract: Abstract / Doutor

OBJETIVO: Analisar a contribuição da força muscular isocinética de flexores e extensores do joelho dominante e tronco na aquisição da massa óssea das regiões correspondentes a aplicação dessas forças em atletas de futebol feminino (GAF). MÉTODOS: vinte e duas atletas de futebol feminino foram comparadas com 20 controles pareados (GC). O conteúdo mineral ósseo (CMO) e a densidade mineral óssea (DMO) foram avaliados em corpo total, coluna lombar e quadril dominante (fêmur total e colo femoral) pelo software pediátrico do densitômetro Hologic QDR (modelo Discovery, Bedford, MA, USA). Pela análise de corpo total, foram determinadas as variáveis de composição corporal e a massa óssea do membro inferior dominante, tronco e cabeça. A força muscular no movimento de flexão e extensão do joelho e do tronco foi avaliada pelo dinamômetro isocinético Biodex Multi-joint System 3 (Shirley, NY, USA) na velocidade de 60°/s, com 5 repetições do modo concêntrico/excêntrico. As variáveis concêntricas de pico de torque, trabalho na repetição máxima e trabalho total dos flexores e extensores foram considerados. Foram utilizados o teste t de Student para análise entre grupos e os coeficientes de correlação de Pearson e de regressão linear simples para o GAF. RESULTADOS: Os grupos foram semelhantes para idade, peso, altura, raça e ingestão de cálcio (p>0.05), porém o GAF apresentou maior percentual de massa magra e menor percentual de gordura corporal que o GC (p<0.001). Todos os sítios ósseos submetidos à carga mecânica durante o exercício físico apresentaram valores significativamente superiores no GAF, assim como todas as variáveis de força isocinética concêntrica de joelho dominante e tronco (p<0.05 e p<0.001). As variáveis de massa óssea de todas as regiões avaliadas do GAF apresentaram correlações positivas com o peso, índice de massa corporal, massa magra total e do tronco. A DMO das regiões analisadas não apresentou nenhuma correlação significante com as variáveis de força muscular. Porém, todas as variáveis de força de flexão do tronco correlacionaram-se positivamente com o CMO do corpo total e do tronco, assim como as variáveis de extensão do joelho demonstraram associações positivas com o CMO do quadril e do membro inferior dominante. CONCLUSÃO: A força muscular exerceu uma contribuição positiva na aquisição do CMO dos sítios específicos. Esses resultados de correlação positiva entre a força e a quantidade mineral óssea de sítios específicos provêem evidências adicionais de um papel da força muscular na aquisição da massa óssea regional. / OBJECTIVE: to analyze the contribution of isokinetic muscular strength of dominant knee and trunk flexors and extensors in the acquisition of bone mass in the correspondent regions that these forces are applied in female soccer players. METHODS: twenty-two female soccer athletes (GAF) were compared with 20 matched-controls (GC). The bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) were evaluated in whole body, lumbar spine and dominant hip (femoral neck and total hip) with the paediatric software of Hologic QDR (Discovery model, Bedford, MA, USA). From whole body scan, the variables of body composition and bone mass of dominant leg, trunk and head were also determined. The muscular strength of flexion and extension movements in dominant knee and trunk were evaluated with the Biodex Multi-joint System 3 (Shirley, NY, USA) with 60°/s, and 5 repetitions at concentric/eccentric mode. The concentric variables peak torque, maximal repetition total work and total work of flexors and extensors were considered. Statistical analysis was performed using Student\'s t-test to compare groups and additionally Pearson\'s correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis to GAF. RESULTS: Both groups were similar regarding age, weight, height, race and calcium intake (p>0.05), however GAF presented a higher percentage of lean body mass and a lower percentage of body fat compared to GC (p<0.001). All loaded sites during exercise had significantly higher values of bone mass for GAF, and so for all isokinetic concentric strength variables of dominant knee and trunk (p<0.05 e p<0.001). Bone mass variables of GAF regions presented positive correlations with weight, body mass index, total and trunk lean mass. The BMD of any region presents significant correlations with variables of strength performance. Nevertheless, all strength variables of trunk flexors were positively correlated with BMC of whole body and trunk, so as knee dominant extensors with BMC of hip and dominant leg. CONCLUSION: muscular strength exerted a positive contribution to BMC acquisition at specifics sites. These results of positive correlation between force and bone mineral quantity of specific sites give us further evidences of the muscle strength role in the acquisition of regional bone mass.

Diversos testes têm sido realizados como parte da avaliação na população com doenças cardiovasculares para avaliação de força global, dentre eles está a força da musculatura respiratória que quando reduzida no pre operatório é um forte indicador de tempo de ventilação mecânica invasiva (VMI) prolongado, uma outra avaliação de força frequentemente aplicado no ambiente hospitalar é a avaliação da força de preensão palmar que está incluso na identificação do fenótipo da fragilidade física e índice nutricional. A consciência da importância da disfunção da musculatura respiratória em pacientes com insuficiência respiratória motivou o desenvolvimento de diversos estudos conduzidos em indivíduos saudáveis, a fim de se avaliar a força muscular de forma indireta através de valores de pressão inspiratória máxima (PIMÁX) e pressão expiratória máxima (PEMÁX). O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar valores de referência e equações para predição da força de preensão palmar (FPP) e a força da musculatura respiratória em indivíduos adultos saudáveis da cidade de Ribeirão Preto (SP) e região. Foi utilizado um dinamômetro manual portátil hidráulico MN70142 - North Coast® (Sammons Preston). Foram estudados 114 voluntários, 71 mulheres e 70 homens, com idades entre 18 e 82 anos (média 47±16 anos). A FPP média da mão dominante foi de 28,4±9,7quilograma/força (kgf) para mulheres (percentil 25%:24kgf - percentil 75%: 32kgf) e 40,3±14,3kgf para homens ((percentil 25%:32kgf - percentil 75%: 46kgf) (p<0,001). A equação para predição da FPP da mão dominante obtida foi: FPP= -20,928 + idade x (-0,181) + estatura x (36,011) + gênero x (7,246). A Pressão Inspiratória máxima (PImáx) foi de 77,06cmH2O para o gênero feminino e 107,29cmH2O para o gênero masculino. A Pressão expiratória máxima (PEmáx) foi de 83,28cmH2O para o gênero feminino e de 112,07cmH2O para o gênero masculino. A equação para predição da PImáx obtida foi: PImáx=106,767+ gênero x (29,513) + idade x (-0,666). E a equação de predição da PEmáx obtida foi: PEmax = 7,382+ idade x (-0,309) + gênero x (21,534). O presente estudo forneceu valores de referência e equações para a predição da força de preensão palmar, da PImáx e da PEmáx de acordo com a faixa etária e o gênero, de indivíduos saudáveis residentes em Ribeirão Preto (SP) e região. / Several tests have been performed as part of the evaluation in the population with cardiovascular diseases for global strength assessment, among them is the strength of the respiratory muscles which, when reduced in the preoperative period, is a strong indicator of the time of prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV), a another assessment of force frequently applied in the hospital environment is the evaluation of palmar grip strength that is included in the identification of the physical fragility and nutritional index phenotype. The awareness of the importance of respiratory muscle dysfunction in patients with respiratory failure motivated the development of several studies conducted in healthy individuals to evaluate muscle strength indirectly through maximal inspiratory pressure (PIMÁX) and maximal expiratory pressure (PEMÁX). The aim of this study was to determine reference values and equations for the prediction of palmar grip strength (FPP) and respiratory muscle strength in healthy adults in the city of Ribeirão Preto (SP) and region. A MN70142 - North Coast® portable handheld hydraulic dynamometer (Sammons Preston) was used. A total of 114 volunteers, 71 women and 70 men, aged between 18 and 82 years (mean 47 ± 16 years) were studied. The mean FP of the dominant hand was 28.4 ± 9.7 kilograms (kgf) for females (25% percentile: 24kgf - 75% percentile: 32kgf) and 40.3 ± 14.3kgf for males (25th percentile The equation for predicting the FPP of the dominant hand obtained was: FPP = -20.928 + age x (-0.181) + height x (36.011) + gender x (7,246%) (p <0.001) The maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) was 77.06cmH2O for the female gender and 107,29cmH2O for the male gender. The maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) was 83.28cmH2O for the female gender and 112.07cmH2O for the The prediction equation for PEmax obtained was: PEmax = 7.382+ age x (-0.309) + (-0.309) + gender x (29.513) + age x (-0.666) gender x (21,534) The present study provided reference values and equations for the prediction of palmar grip strength, MIP and MEP according to age group and gender, of individuals residents healthy duos in Ribeirão Preto (SP) and region.

INTRODUÇÃO: A obesidade mórbida é um problema de saúde pública. O aumento da massa gorda contribui para a perda de massa livre de gordura e mudanças na força muscular e resistência dos músculos dos membros inferiores (flexores e extensores), que são responsáveis pela independência, mobilidade e capacidade para realizar com segurança as atividades diárias. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a correlação entre a força muscular e composição corporal total e segmentar de acordo com o grau de obesidade. MÉTODO: Foram incluídos no estudo 132 pacientes com obesidade mórbida de ambos os sexos, com idade entre 18 e 60 anos, sendo divididos entre grupo obeso (>= 40Kg/m2 e < 50Kg/m²) e superobeso (>= 50Kg/m2 e < 60Kg/m²). Todos os pacientes realizaram avaliação da composição corporal (bioimpedância elétrica) e da força muscular máxima dos membros inferiores (dinamometria isocinética). RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença significativa entre o valor médio da força muscular absoluta de extensão (156,4 ± 45 Nm vs. 156,4 ± 41 Nm) e flexão (71,5 ± 22 Nm vs. 72,8 ± 22 Nm) entre o grupo obeso e superobeso. O grupo superobeso apresentou redução da força muscular de extensão e flexão corrigida pelo peso corporal e pelo peso dos membros inferiores em relação ao grupo obeso (P < 0,05). A correlação da força muscular com o peso corporal foi fraca (r = 0,37-0,57, P < 0,001) a moderada, enquanto que observou se correlação moderada em relação ao peso dos membros inferiores (r = 0,46-0,61, p < 0,001). CONCLUSÃO: O grupo superobeso apresentou um valor médio na força absoluta de extensão e de flexão. A força muscular diminuída na obesidade grave está diretamente relacionada com a composição corporal dos membros inferiores / BACKGROUND: Morbid obesity is a public health problem. The increase in fat mass contributes to loss of fat free mass and changes in strength and endurance of lower limbs muscles (flexors and extensors) that are responsible for independence, mobility and ability to perform daily activities safely. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the correlation between the muscle strength and total and segmental body composition according to the obesity grade. METHODS: 132 morbidly obese patients were included in the study of both sexes, aged 18 and 60 years, divided between obese group (>= 40Kg/m2 e < 50Kg/m²) and super obese (>= 50Kg/m2 e < 60Kg/m²). All patients performed a body composition evaluation (bioelectrical impedance analysis) and maximum muscle strength of the lower limbs (isokinetic dynamometry). RESULTS: There was no significant difference between absolute extension (156.4 ± 45 Nm vs. 156.4 ± 41 Nm) and flexion muscle strength (71.5 ± 22 Nm vs. 72.8 ± 22) between the obese and the super obese group. The super obese group presented a reduced extension and flexion muscle strength corrected to body weight and to weight of the lower limbs in compared to obese group (P < 0.05). The correlation of muscle strength relative to body weight was weak to moderate (r = 0.37 - 0.57, P<0.001) whereas strength relative to weight of the lower limbs presented a moderate correlation (r = 0.46 - 0.61, P < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS: Super obese group had a mean value in absolute extension and flexion muscle strength. The decreased muscular strength in severe obesity is directly related to body composition of the lower limbs