Hand-arm vibration, I:​ analytical model of the vibration response characteristics of the hand

Reynolds, D. D.<sup>1</sup>; Keith, R. H.<sup>2</sup>

Affiliations

¹Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas 78712, U.S.A.

²Bolt Beranek and Newman, Inc., 3344 Crossview, Houston, Texas 77042, U.S.A.

Abstract

A three-degree-of-freedom, mass-spring-damper, lumped parameter model of the vibration response of the hand due to a sinusoidal input has been developed. This model predicted the response characteristics of the hand between the frequencies of 5 Hz to 1000 Hz and it was fairly descriptive of the physical orientation and coupling that existed between the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous and muscle tissues and the skeletal system of the fingers and hand. The model tended to indicate that most of the vibration energy at frequencies above 100 Hz to 200 Hz that was directed into the hand was localized to and dissipated in the region of the hand and fingers directly in contact with a vibrating handle.

Links

DOI: 10.1016/S0022-460X(77)80034-5

WoS: A1977DE27100006

History

Received: 1976-03-22

Revised: 1976-11-10

Cited Works (3)

Year	Entry
1972	Reynolds DD, Soedel W. Dynamic response of the hand-arm system to a sinusoidal input. J Sound Vibrat. April 8, 1972;21(3):339-353.
1972	Reynolds DD. Vibration Interaction of the Human Hand-Arm System With Vibrating Power Tools (especially Chain Saws) [PhD thesis]. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University; January 1972.
1971	Abrams CF. Modeling the Vibrational Characteristics of the Human Hand by the Driving Point Mechanical Impedance Method [PhD thesis]. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University; 1971.

Cited By (9)

Year	Entry
1990	Griffin MJ. Handbook of Human Vibration. London, UK: Academic Press Limited; 1990.
1982	Reynolds DD, Falkenberg RJ. Three- and four-degrees-of-freedom models of the vibration response of the human hand. In: Brammer A., Taylor W, eds. Vibration Effects on the Hand and Arm in Industry. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons; 1982:117-132.
1982	Reynolds DD, Wasserman DE, Basel R, Taylor W. Energy entering the hands of operators of pneumatic tools used in chipping and grinding operations. In: Brammer A., Taylor W, eds. Vibration Effects on the Hand and Arm in Industry. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons; 1982:133-146.
1982	Reynolds DD, Wilson WL. Mechanical test stand for measuring the vibration of chain saw handles during cutting operations. In: Brammer A., Taylor W, eds. Vibration Effects on the Hand and Arm in Industry. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons; 1982:211-224.
1997	Burström L. The influence of biodynamic factors on the mechanical impedance of the hand and arm. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. June 1997;69(6):437-446.
1984	Reynolds DD, Falkenberg RJ. A study of hand vibration on chipping and grinding operators, II: four-degree-of-freedom lumped parameter model of the vibration response of the human hand. J Sound Vibrat. August 22, 1984;95(4):499-514.
1984	Reynolds DD, Basel R, Wasserman DE, Taylor W. A study of hand vibration on chipping and grinding operators, III: power levels into the hands of operators of pneumatic tools used in chipping and grinding operations. J Sound Vibrat. August 22, 1984;95(4):515-524.
1986	Jahn R, Hesse M. Applications of hand-arm models in the investigation of the interaction between man and machine. Scand J Work Environ Health. August 1986;12(4):343-346.
1995	Rancourt D. Arm Posture and Hand Mechanical Impedence in the Control of a Power Drill [PhD thesis]. Cambridge, MA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; 1995.