Auxetic materials behave unconventionally under deformation, which enhances material
properties such as resistance to indentation and energy absorption. Auxetics, therefore …

We aim to determine the influence of sports floorings and sports shoes on impact mechanics
and performance during standardised jump tasks. Twenty-one male volunteers performed …

Abstract The Artificial Athlete (AA) and the Advanced Artificial Athlete (AAA) devices are the
two key test methods for the assessment of shock absorption (SA) and vertical deformation …

The thermomechanical behavior of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) foams
produced with the salt leaching method has been investigated and compared with the …

Additive manufacturing technologies have facilitated the construction of intricate geometries,
which otherwise would be an extenuating task to accomplish by using traditional processes …

Hockey sticks have undergone a dramatic transformation from wood to aluminum to
composite in just over the past 20 years. With the introduction of different materials, there …

Third generation artificial turf systems are comprised of a range of polymeric and elastomeric
materials that exhibit non-linear and strain rate dependent behaviours under the complex …

This investigation deals with the problem of identifying the mechanical behaviour of rubbers
from compression tests, performed on specimens having unfavorable geometry. A typical …

In this work, finite element simulations of typical sports surfaces were performed to evaluate
parameters, such as the loading rate and the energy absorbed by the surface, in relation to …

Repeated impact loading during running is a risk factor in the etiology of overuse injuries.
Shock absorption can reflect the degree of force attenuation when the heel lands first during …