A Human Finite Element Model for Human-Cushion Interface Pressure Research-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A Human Finite Element Model for Human-Cushion Interface Pressure Research

Published:2013-02 Issue: Volume:291-294 Page:2715-2718
ISSN:1662-7482
Container-title:Applied Mechanics and Materials
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Short-container-title:AMM

Author:

Chen Hao¹,Wang Fang¹,Zhang Jian Guo²,Guo Yan Ping³,Song Hai Yan¹

Affiliation:

1. Tianjin University of Science & Technology

2. Tianjin University of Science and Technology

3. College of Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The aim of the present work was to develop a lain-human finite element model for cushion design to prevent bedsore by performing biomechanical analysis on interface pressure. The geometric data of the human was obtained by laser scans. The finite element model was composed of solid hexahedral elements. The material of the bed cushions was obtained according to the mechanical experiment. The human model was validated by comparing the simulation result with the experimental data. The validated finite element model could be used to facilitate, accelerate and economize the process of design of cushion.

Publisher

Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.

Link

https://www.scientific.net/AMM.291-294.2715.pdf

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