Sökning: "John Rasmussen"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 7 avhandlingar innehållade orden John Rasmussen.
1. Anthropometric diversity and consideration of human capabilities : Methods for virtual product and production development
Sammanfattning : Contemporary product and production development is typically carried out with the support of computer tools where the design of products and workstations are originated and evaluated within virtual environments. Ergonomics addresses factors important to consider in the product and production development process to ensure a good fit between humans and the items being designed. LÄS MER
2. Bilateral kinetic, kinematic, neuromechanical, and muscle-tendon properties of habitual runners
Sammanfattning : Achilles tendon overuse-related injuries are a frequent problem to habitual runners. Such injuries occur more often unilaterally and its etiology is associated to overloading of the tendon tissue. Inter-limb differences during running are a possible cause for overload due to eventual differences in the mechanical loading provided to each limb. LÄS MER
3. Optimized Pacing Strategies in Cross-Country Skiing and Time-Trial Road Cycling
Sammanfattning : This thesis is devoted to the analysis and optimization of pacing strategies in cross-country skiing and time-trial road cycling. In locomotive sports, it is well known that variable pacing strategies using changes in the distribution of power output are beneficial when external forces vary along the way. LÄS MER
4. Bimanual movement control : insights from golf ball striking
Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis was to gain insight into the control of complex bimanual movements that are both fast and accurate. For this, skilled golf ball striking was used as a model in two experimental studies (I and III). LÄS MER
5. Reinterpreting Liberal Legitimacy
Sammanfattning : This thesis is an inquiry into the Liberal Principle of Legitimacy, formulated by John Rawls in his later writings. According to this principle, the exercise of political power is legitimate only if it is justifiable to all citizens. LÄS MER