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Transient analysis of a tennis racket using PC-based finite elements and experimental techniques

Creator:

Jenkins, Christopher H. M.

Abstract:

Only very recently has modern technology been applied to the design of the tennis racket. In fact, the tennis player of a few hundred years ago would easily recognize today's racket. Although the literature reveals a surprising number of studies on racket mechanics, little work has been reported on the...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

, without the love and support of the author's family - wife Maureen and children Kelli and Amanda this