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Comparative analysis of cyclist energy cost and drag: able-bodied vs. shoulder amputee cyclists using computational fluid dynamics

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datacite.subject.fosCiências Sociais::Ciências da Educação
datacite.subject.fosCiências Médicas::Outras Ciências Médicas
datacite.subject.sdg03:Saúde de Qualidade
dc.contributor.authorSampaio, Tatiana
dc.contributor.authorMorais, Jorge
dc.contributor.authorMarinho, D.A.
dc.contributor.authorBarbosa, Tiago M.
dc.contributor.authorMonteiro, António M.
dc.contributor.authorForte, Pedro
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-06T15:22:36Z
dc.date.available2025-11-06T15:22:36Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractIn cycling, drag is the force that opposes the cyclist’s motion and is caused by the cyclist’s and their equipment’s interaction with the air. The surface area of the cyclist and their equipment, such as the bike, helmet, and body postures, substantially impact how much drag they encounter. This study compared the energy cost (Ec) of an able-bodied and shoulder amputee cyclist through numerical simulations using computer fluid dynamics (CFD). According to the hypothesis, an able-bodied cyclist may use more energy at a given speed than an able-bodied cyclist. For this study, a professional male cyclist who weighs 65 kg and is 1.72 m tall took part. The estimated Ec was lower for a shoulder amputee in comparison to an able-bodied cyclist. Significant statistical differences and relationships were found between the cyclists for the 11 selected speeds. Altogether, this study allows us to conclude that, for the same conditions, an able-bodied cyclist delivers less Ec in comparison to a shoulder amputee. Such knowledge contributes to understanding cycling performance and may inform training, equipment design, and energy optimisation strategies for diverse cyclist populations.por
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dc.identifier.citationSampaio, Tatiana; Morais, J. E.; Marinho, D.A.; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Monteiro, António M.; Forte, Pedro (2023). Comparative analysis of cyclist energy cost and drag: able-bodied vs. shoulder amputee cyclists using computational fluid Dynamics. Motricidade. ISSN 1646-107X. 19:4, p. 1-5
dc.identifier.doi10.6063/motricidade.32053pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1646-107X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/34983
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherDesafio Singular
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectEnergy cost
dc.subjectDrag
dc.subjectAble-bodied
dc.subjectAmputee
dc.titleComparative analysis of cyclist energy cost and drag: able-bodied vs. shoulder amputee cyclists using computational fluid dynamicspt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.issue4
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oaire.citation.titleMotricidade
oaire.citation.volume19
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