Statics Flashcards
1
Q
Statics
A
Constant velocity or not moving
2
Q
Static Equilibrium
A
Id angular acceleration is zero, the sum of torques must equal zero
3
Q
Solve this
A
Tm +
Tarmw -
Tw -
Sum = 0
Tm = Tarmw + Tw
Tm = (0.45)(45) + (0.4)(100)
Tm = 6.75 + 40
Tm = 46.75
4
Q
Statics - Assumptions
A
- Anatomical axis of rotation known
- One muscle group controlling the joint motion
- Muscle attachment sites known
- Line of action of muscle known
- Segment weights and COM known
- Friction is negligible
