Finite Element Simulation Of The Human Knee Joint In Abaqus Explicit Using Dynamic Kinematic Inputs

Download or read book Finite Element Simulation of the Human Knee Joint in ABAQUS/explicit Using Dynamic Kinematic Inputs written by Himabindu Bodduna and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this study was to develop a dynamic three-dimensional subject specific computational knee model by using finite element method and validate the finite element model using a validated multi-body model developed in MSC - ADAMS. The geometric input data required to create subject specific model was obtained from Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the specimen knee. The kinematic input data was obtained from simulation of the knee in a dynamic knee simulator. The three dimensional knee model was created using MR images of specimen knee. Hexahedral element meshing was performed for the construction of finite element model and ABAQUS is used for analysis purpose. Various studies were performed to identify the effects of the ABAQUS input parameters on the accuracy of the results. The finite element (FE) model was then simulated for the kinematic input obtained from a ten second squat cycle and output values for reaction force in the fixed part were recorded. The validation of FR model was conducted by comparing the results with the validated ADAMS model. Finally future improvements are suggested.