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Finite element simulation of pole vaulting
Citation Link: https://doi.org/10.15480/882.1646
Publikationstyp
Journal Article
Date Issued
2018-06-01
Sprache
English
Author(s)
TORE-DOI
Journal
Volume
21
Issue
2
Start Page
85
End Page
93
Citation
Sports Engineering 2 (21): 85-93 (2018-06-01)
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Scopus ID
Publisher
Springer
Pole vaulting is one of the most spectacular disciplines in athletics. The evolution of world record heights is strongly influenced by the development of advanced poles and subsequent materials. Employing
advanced, load-adjusted composites has resulted in a steady increase of the world record height. This study provides a framework for finite element simulations of pole vaulting with focus on the initial and boundary conditions as well as finite element choices. The influence of the pole bending stiffness on the achievable height is systematically
simulated. Higher effective bending stiffness leads to higher pole vaulting heights. However, if a certain stiffness is exceeded, the vaulter will not be able to bend the pole enough which leads to failed attempts.
advanced, load-adjusted composites has resulted in a steady increase of the world record height. This study provides a framework for finite element simulations of pole vaulting with focus on the initial and boundary conditions as well as finite element choices. The influence of the pole bending stiffness on the achievable height is systematically
simulated. Higher effective bending stiffness leads to higher pole vaulting heights. However, if a certain stiffness is exceeded, the vaulter will not be able to bend the pole enough which leads to failed attempts.
Subjects
pole vaulting
simulation
finite element method
DDC Class
620: Ingenieurwissenschaften
796: Sport
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