Engineering Studies

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Who wrote the report?
Bill Contoyannis and Ross Stewart.
What the report is about?
A test rig to evaluate the function of hydraulic and pneumatic knee control units that are used as part of the knee joint of a prosthesis for an above the knee amputee.
Why it was written?
To advertise this innovative research, and share ideas with other researchers.
Who it was written for?
People testing knee control units in artificial knee joints or doing research in this area.
When was it written?
Report 1 - 1996, Report 2 - 1998, Is it current? Yes, Is it still relevant? Yes
How well was it written (the quality
The report is written in clear, concise English, using little jargon and introducing technical terms as they are needed.
What was the final recommendation or conclusion?
At the beginning of the report the authors set certain Criteria-Requirements-Objectives that had to be met by the test rig. At the end of the report there is an outline of how these are met by the rig.
- small and minimally intrusive
- adequate time response
- copes with the variety of prosthetic knee frames
- allows for the investigation of knees as per the protocol
- feeling suitable
- range suitable
- permanent attachment impractical
- indication of percentage of decay suitable
- results are repeatable.