Figure 10.7 Hand–arm vibration can be modelled by a series of masses, springs, and dashpots. An external acceleration can be placed on the distal element of the model, and the resulting mass displacements can be simulated. Energy dissipation by model elements can also be computed (reprinted from Thomas et al., 1996, with kind permission from Academic Press, London, UK).

DOI link for Figure 10.7 Hand–arm vibration can be modelled by a series of masses, springs, and dashpots. An external acceleration can be placed on the distal element of the model, and the resulting mass displacements can be simulated. Energy dissipation by model elements can also be computed (reprinted from Thomas et al., 1996, with kind permission from Academic Press, London, UK).

Figure 10.7 Hand–arm vibration can be modelled by a series of masses, springs, and dashpots. An external acceleration can be placed on the distal element of the model, and the resulting mass displacements can be simulated. Energy dissipation by model elements can also be computed (reprinted from Thomas et al., 1996, with kind permission from Academic Press, London, UK).