L'analyse biomécanique du geste sportif vise à mieux comprendre les mécanismes de la performance, en vue de l'améliorer tout en limitant le risque de blessures. Dans le sport de haut niveau, les appuis constituent une des clés de la performance. Couramment utilisée pour l'analyse de la marche, la dynamique inverse permet de quantifier les actions inter-segmentaires, potentiellement traumatiques, au cours du mouvement. Cette méthode comporte toutefois certains biais, dont deux peuvent être particulièrement importants au cours de mouvements sportifs à fortes accélérations : l'artefact des tissus mous et la précision du torseur dynamique. Ce travail a pour premier objectif de proposer des adaptations méthodologiques pour l'analyse par dynamique inverse d'appuis sportifs. D'abord, l'intérêt de la méthode des « centres articulaires moyens », basée sur l'utilisation de clusters rigides, est montré pour l'acquisition de la cinématique segmentaire. Ensuite, l'influence de la fréquence d'échantillonnage et de la méthode de dérivation discrète sur le calcul des accélérations est évaluée. Enfin, la validation d'un modèle volumique personnalisé permettant une meilleure estimation des paramètres inertiels que les modèles proportionnels couramment utilisés est présentée. Le second objectif de ce travail consiste en l'application des méthodes ainsi développées à l'analyse du comportement mécanique de la cheville au cours de sauts de type pliométrique et à l'évaluation personnalisée du risque de blessures du membre inférieur chez des athlètes d'élite en kungfu wushu. Ces analyses seront faites en parallèle de la mesure de caractéristiques spécifiques de l'athlète, telles que l'amplitude articulaire de la cheville et les modules d'élasticité de différentes structures du triceps sural obtenus par élastographie. Les perspectives pour l'application à l'entraînement seront abordées, en termes d'évolution des pratiques et de prévention personnalisée des blessures. / Sports biomechanics aims at better understanding performance mechanisms, to improve them while limiting injury risk. At elite level, stances are a key aspect of performance. Often used in gait analysis, inverse dynamics enables quantification of mechanical actions during motion. However, there are some limits to this method, two of which can become important when studying sports stances: soft tissue artifact and accuracy of dynamic wrenches. The first objective of this work is to propose methodological adaptations for inverse dynamics analysis of sports stances. Firstly, the benefit of the “mean joint centers” method, based on the use of rigid clusters, is shown for segment kinematics acquisition. Secondly, the influences of the sampling frequency and the differentiation method on the calculation of accelerations are evaluated. Thirdly, the validation of a personalized volumetric model enabling better estimation of segment inertial parameters than common proportional models is presented. The second objective of this work is the application of the methods proposed to the analysis of the ankle joint mechanical behavior during plyometric jumps, and to personalized evaluation of the lower limb injury risk in elite wushu athletes. These analyses have been performed in parallel to specific measures of athletes' characteristics, such as the ankle range of motion and the shear modulii of different structures of the triceps surae, using shear wave elastography. Perspectives for training application will be discussed, to address the evolution of training habits and personalized injury prevention.

In 2012, falls from elevation in construction industry represented 36% of the total fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires workers to use fall protection systems where workers are 6 feet or more above a lower level. Anchors for fall protection systems attached to roof trusses may cause out-of-plane loading on these structures. Metal plate connected wood trusses (MPCWT) are not designed to carry out-of-plane loads and MPCWT performance under these loads are not evaluated in the design process. The goal of this research is to model and analyze MPCWT assemblies under out-of-plane loads. The rotational stiffness of truss-wall connections, and truss bracing elements are included in the structural component model. Previous experimental data of fall arrest anchor loading were used for model validation. A parametric study considering loading location, joint stiffness and dimension of trusses was conducted. The structural analog of the MPCWT assemblies were found to have first truss deflections within 4% difference, thereby the models were validated. From parametric study results, the load location was not changed the ultimate deflection in the truss assembly by maximum value of 9%. Out-of-plane joint stiffness was the parameter that caused a large difference in the deflection results, when the joists were assumed as either rigid or simple connections. The rotational stiffness of lateral and diagonal bracing should be included as model inputs for the accurate representation of experimental behavior. Truss lengths increased the deflection at the top chord of the first truss in the assembly as truss width increased. / Master of Science

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The design of a bolted joint shall consider several factors such as material and heat treatment of the bolt (defined by the class of the bolt), stiffness of the parts being assembled (stiffness of the union), dimensions of the bolt, among others. In our study we used bolts M6x1, class 8.8, with three different lengths: 40 mm, 60 mm and 80 mm. The purpose of this study is to verify the relationship between the length of the bolt and the fatigue limit of the bolted joints, subjected to fluctuating cyclic loading of tension. The results indicated that the greater the length of the bolt, the larger the fatigue limit. An analytical study was also evaluated on the relationship between the cyclic stress amplitude and the mean stress experienced by the bolts with 40 mm of length. The results were compared with the bolt fatigue diagram of the BURGUETE and PATTERSON (1995). Correction factors were proposed for the relationship between cyclic stress amplitude. The adapted model from LEHNHOFF and WISTEHUFF (1996) for M6 bolts was the one whose results were the closest to estimated. / O projeto de uma união parafusada deve considerar diversos fatores tais como material e tratamento térmico do parafuso (definidos pela classe do parafuso), rigidez das peças que estão sendo montadas (rigidez da união), dimensões do parafuso, entre outros. Em nosso estudo utilizamos parafusos M6x1, classe 8.8, com três comprimentos distintos: 40 mm, 60 mm e 80 mm. A proposta deste estudo é verificar a relação do comprimento do parafuso com o limite de fadiga de uniões parafusadas submetidas a carregamentos cíclicos de tração. Os resultados indicaram que quanto maior o comprimento do parafuso, maior é o limite de fadiga. Foi realizado ainda um estudo analítico da relação entre a amplitude de tensão e a tensão média suportada pelos parafusos de 40 mm de comprimento. Os resultados foram comparados com o diagrama de BURGUETE e PATTERSON (1995). Foram propostos coeficientes de correção para a relação entre as amplitudes de tensão. O modelo de rigidez adaptado de LEHNHOFF e WISTEHUFF (1996) para parafusos M6 foi o que apresentou resultado mais próximo aos estimados.

Master's thesis „Study of joints of frame steel structures“ examine certain analysis types of frame steal joints, which are analysed both by component method and by specialized software IDEA RS. Obtained results are compared by both methods, in terms of load-bearing capacity and in terms of stiffness. Theoretical joints stiffness calculation according to standard ČSN EN 1993-1-8 is included in the introductory part of the thesis. In the second part, joints are designed to bear inner forces and moments, which were created by load combination effects and then analysed.

This thesis deals with a mechanical design of a front wheel hub carrier and a rear wheel hub carrier for Formula SAE. It contains the main design as well as the control of a screw and computer loading solve process. The essential objectives of this thesis are the optimization of the mechanical design and following manufacturing of desired parts and their practical usage in a Formula SAE race car.