Discrete element models for understanding the biomechanics of fossorial animals
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9331
Abstract: Abstract The morphological features of fossorial animals have continuously evolved in response to the demands of survival. However, existing methods for animal burrowing mechanics are not capable of addressing the large deformation of substrate. The… read more here.
Keywords: understanding biomechanics; discrete element; fossorial animals; models understanding ... See more keywords
Prediction of femoral strength using 3D finite element models reconstructed from DXA images: validation against experiments
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DOI: 10.1007/s10237-016-0866-2
Abstract: Computed tomography (CT)-based finite element (FE) models may improve the current osteoporosis diagnostics and prediction of fracture risk by providing an estimate for femoral strength. However, the need for a CT scan, as opposed to… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; strength; ssam; femoral strength ... See more keywords
An Image Registration-Based Morphing Technique for Generating Subject-Specific Brain Finite Element Models
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DOI: 10.1007/s10439-020-02584-z
Abstract: Finite element (FE) models of the brain are crucial for investigating the mechanisms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, FE brain models are often limited to a single neuroanatomy because the manual development of subject-specific… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; image registration; specific brain; element models ... See more keywords
Finite element models for fracture prevention in patients with metastatic bone disease. A literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2020.100286
Abstract: Patients with bone metastases have an increased risk to sustain a pathological fracture as lytic metastatic lesions damage and weaken the bone. In order to prevent fractures, prophylactic treatment is advised for patients with a… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; metastatic bone; treatment; bone ... See more keywords
On the numerical implementation of the Van der Waals force in Soft-Sphere Discrete Element Models for gas-solid fluidization
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2020.115794
Abstract: Abstract Attractive inter-particle forces, such as Van Der Waals forces ( vdw ), are known to strongly influence the fluidization behavior of particles classified as Geldart C-type, and recent literature suggests that vdw forces may… read more here.
Keywords: van der; der waals; gas; soft sphere ... See more keywords
Accelerating Monte Carlo estimation with derivatives of high-level finite element models
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2017.01.041
Abstract: In this paper we demonstrate the ability of a derivative-driven Monte Carlo estimator to accelerate the propagation of uncertainty through two high-level non-linear finite element models. The use of derivative information amounts to a correction… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; high level; monte carlo; carlo ... See more keywords
A comparison of different crystal plasticity finite-element models on the simulation of nickel alloys
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DOI: 10.1080/09603409.2020.1801951
Abstract: ABSTRACT Continuum crystal plasticity models based on the kinematics of plastic slip are widely developed and used in recent years to describe the anisotropic elasto-viscoplastic behaviour of metallic material. Various microstructural physical-based models have been… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; crystal plasticity; plasticity finite; different crystal ... See more keywords
Effective factors in achieving an accurate finite element simulation of shear links
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DOI: 10.1108/ijsi-02-2019-0012
Abstract: Purpose During severe earthquakes, the inelastic energy dissipation of eccentrically braced frame system depends on shear links performance. A finite element model can predict links behavior appropriately if the factors causing large discrepancies are recognized… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; shear links; factors achieving; effective factors ... See more keywords
Warped finite element models predict whole shell failure in turtle shells
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DOI: 10.1111/joa.12871
Abstract: Finite element (FE) models have become increasingly popular in comparative biomechanical studies, with researchers continually developing methods such as ‘warping’ preexisting models to facilitate analyses. However, few studies have investigated how well FE models can… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; turtle shells; failure; element models ... See more keywords
Finite element models of natural fibers and their composites: A review
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DOI: 10.1177/0731684418755552
Abstract: Finite element method has been widely applied in modeling natural fibers and natural fiber reinforced composites. This paper is a comprehensive review of finite element models of natural fibers and natural fiber reinforced composites, focusing… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; method; models natural; element models ... See more keywords
Biomechanical analysis of the thoracolumbar spine under physiological loadings: Experimental motion data corridors for validation of finite element models
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DOI: 10.1177/0954411917719740
Abstract: Biomechanical studies that involve normal, injured or stabilized human spines are sometimes difficult to perform on large samples due to limited access to cadaveric human spines and biological variability. Finite element models alleviate these limitations… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; element models; thoracolumbar spine;