Combined multi-body dynamic and FE models of human head and neck

Volkan Esat, David W. Van Lopik, Memis Acar

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Abstract

A complete three-dimensional multi-body dynamic computational model of the human head and neck has been developed and validated using human volunteer experimental data. The complete head-neck model has been used to simulate 15g frontal and 8.5g rear-end impacts with the resulting motion compared against response corridors derived from sled acceleration tests using human volunteers. This paper reports an original work, a further development of the model that incorporates a finite element analysis of the intervertebral discs subjected to the loading conditions determined by the multi-body dynamic model of the head and neck complex.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIUTAM Symposium on Impact Biomechanics
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Fundamental Insights to Applications
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages91-100
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)1402037953, 9781402037955
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventIUTAM Symposium on Impact Biomechanics: From Fundamental Insights to Applications - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 1 Jul 20051 Jul 2005

Publication series

NameSolid Mechanics and its Applications
Volume124
ISSN (Print)1875-3507

Conference

ConferenceIUTAM Symposium on Impact Biomechanics: From Fundamental Insights to Applications
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period1/07/051/07/05

Keywords

  • Cervical spine
  • Finite Element Method (FEM)
  • Frontal impact
  • Multi-body model
  • Rear-end impact

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