Abstract A new 3 dimensional finite element representation of the human head complex has been constructed for simulating the transient occurrences of simple pedestrian accidents. This paper describes the development, features and validation of that model. When constructing the model, emphasis was placed on element quality and ease of mesh generation. As such, a number of variations of the model were created. The model was validated against a series of cadaveric impact tests. A parametric study (a High/Low study) was performed to investigate the effect of the bulk and shear modulus of the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The influence of different mesh densities on the models and the use of different element formulations for the skull were also investigated. It was found that the short-term shear modulus of the neural tissue had the predominant effect on intracranial frontal pressure, and on the predicted Von-Mises response. The bulk modulus of the fluid had a significant effect on the contre-coup pressure when the CSF was modelled using a coupled node definition. Differences of intracranial pressure were reported that show the sensitivity of the method by which the skull is modelled. By simulating an identical impact scenario with a range of different finite element models it has been possible to investigate the influence of model topologies. We can conclude that careful modelling of the CSF (depth/volume) and skull thickness (including cortical/trabecular ratio) is necessary if the correct intracranial pressure distribution is to be predicted, and so further forms of validation are required to improve the finite element models' injury prediction capabilities.


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    Title :

    The creation of three-dimensional finite element models for simulating head impact biomechanics


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    Publication date :

    2003




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    55.20 Straßenfahrzeugtechnik



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