This thesis describes the design, implementation and evaluation of a tri-axial in-shoe force measurement system using single element PZT piezoelectric transducers and charge multiplexing system. The system is expected to be applied in the area of clinical gait analysis, where it will provide an effective tool in the diagnosis of foot problems and the evaluation of the efficacy of treatment.A review of methodologies and technologies for the plantar force measurement and their advantages and limitations have been provided. Based upon this review the method of developing a minimal tri-axial force transducer with single piezoelectric element has been proposed.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:633523 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Creators | Geng, Zhiguang |
| Publisher | University of Kent |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
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