scholarly journals Finite element analysis in the modeling of the heart and aorta structures

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Smirnov ◽  
A. L. Ovsepyan ◽  
P. A. Kvindt ◽  
F. N. Paleev ◽  
E. V. Borisova ◽  
...  

Rationale: 3D modeling of various anatomical structures has recently become a separate area of topographical, anatomical, and biomechanical studies. Current in vivo visualization methods and quantitative analysis in silico allow to perform the precise modeling of these processes aimed at investigation into the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders, risk prediction, planning of surgical interventions and virtual refinement of their separate stages.Aim: To develop tools for elaboration, analysis and validation of personalized models of various structures of the heart and aortal arch taking into account their morphological characteristics.Materials and methods: We used the results of 14 computed tomography studies from randomized patients without any disease or anomaly of the heart, aortic valve and aortal bulb. The analysis and subsequent transformation of the images were done with Vidar DICOM Viewer, SolidWorks 2016, VMTKLab software. For the FSI modeling of the aortic arch based on the results of functional multiaxial computed (MAC) coronarography (a female patient of 55 years) we developed a personalized model of the ascending aorta and aortic arch at the beginning of the systole. Using HyperMesh software (Altair Engineering Inc., USA) we have built a network of finite element of the luminal area, adventitia, and aortic media. To model mechanical properties of the aortic structures we used an anisotropic hyperelastic material model by Holzapfel – Gasser – Ogden. Material modeling, choice of the limiting antecedents, and analysis of fluid-structure interaction were performed with Abaqus CAE 6.14 software (Simulia, Johnston, USA). Adaptive image meshing by Young was used to elaborate the finite element template of the left ventricle. The algorithm was realized within the IDE PyCharm software media in Python 3.7. The algorithm was realized based on the open-source libraries OpenCV, NumPy, Matplotlib, and SciPy.Results: The first stage of the development of the aortic valve model included the design of its virtual 3D template. Thereafter, a cohesive geometric model was elaborated. Subsequent stage of the work included the transformation of the aortic valve geometric model into the parametric one. This was done through the use of the “Equations” tool within the SolidWorks. No problems with geometry of the model during its deformation were identified. Aortic segment modeling was based on the data obtained by functional MAC coronarography. Based on this and on Inobitec Dicom Viewer software, we generated a multiplane reconstruction of the zone of interest including anatomical structure of the heart and aortic valve. With the resulting set of contours, we created a 3D model, which then was converted into a polygonal stereolithographic model. We developed an algorithm for adaptive meshing to elaborate a polygonal template capable of deformation that can be used for registration both with the net methods (B-Spline) and based on the image characteristics (homologous pixels). Conclusion: The resulting parametric 3D model of the aortic valve anatomical structures is capable of adequate transformation of its geometry under external factors. It can be used in simulators of endovascular cardiosurgical procedures.

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-259
Author(s):  
Nelly Staneva ◽  
Yancho Genchev ◽  
Desislava Hristodorova

Comparative analysis of the strength characteristics of one-seat upholstered furniture frame with rails of Pinus Sylvestris L. and side plates of PB, OSB and PLY boards was carried out. 3D geometric model of the upholstered furniture frame was created by Autodesk Inventor Pro®. Linear static analyses were carried out by the method of finite elements (FEM) simulating light-service loading. The orthotropic material characteristics of the used materials were considered in the analyses. Two variants of corner joints in the frame (model A – staples and PVAc; model B - staples, PVAc and strengthening elements under the rail of the seat) were considered. The laboratory established coefficients of rotational stiffness of used staple corner joints in the skeleton were considered in finite element analysis (FEA). As result, the distribution of the maximum and minimum principal stresses in the 3D model of upholstered furniture frame side plates were derived and analysed. The worst failure indexes according to Tsai-Wu failure criteria were calculated at heavy-service load. The study provided database of strength values that can help in the engineering of upholstered furniture frames with side plates of PB, OSB and PLY.


2013 ◽  
Vol 385-386 ◽  
pp. 1752-1755
Author(s):  
De Qiang Zhang ◽  
Xin Li

Complex geometric model can be reconstructed rapidly and accurately with reverse engineering technology which is an important engineering technology .This paper focuses on the CAD/CAE/CAM integrated technology of crown restorations based on RE technology .To construct satisfied 3D model , the digital model from RE technology is combined with and finite element analysis of CAE. Advanced manufacturing technology is used for manufacturing of resin materials crown. That is laser rapid manufactory technology.


2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 5871-5883 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Melbourne ◽  
J. Griffin ◽  
D. N. Schmidt ◽  
E. J. Rayfield

Abstract. Coralline algae are important habitat formers found on all rocky shores. While the impact of future ocean acidification on the physiological performance of the species has been well studied, little research has focused on potential changes in structural integrity in response to climate change. A previous study using 2-D Finite Element Analysis (FEA) suggested increased vulnerability to fracture (by wave action or boring) in algae grown under high CO2 conditions. To assess how realistically 2-D simplified models represent structural performance, a series of increasingly biologically accurate 3-D FE models that represent different aspects of coralline algal growth were developed. Simplified geometric 3-D models of the genus Lithothamnion were compared to models created from computed tomography (CT) scan data of the same genus. The biologically accurate model and the simplified geometric model representing individual cells had similar average stresses and stress distributions, emphasising the importance of the cell walls in dissipating the stress throughout the structure. In contrast models without the accurate representation of the cell geometry resulted in larger stress and strain results. Our more complex 3-D model reiterated the potential of climate change to diminish the structural integrity of the organism. This suggests that under future environmental conditions the weakening of the coralline algal skeleton along with increased external pressures (wave and bioerosion) may negatively influence the ability for coralline algae to maintain a habitat able to sustain high levels of biodiversity.


2001 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 647-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.J. Grande-Allen ◽  
R.P. Cochran ◽  
P.G. Reinhall ◽  
K.S. Kunzelman

Author(s):  
Hussein H. Ammar ◽  
Victor H. Mucino ◽  
Peter Ngan ◽  
Richard J. Crout ◽  
Osama M. Mukdadi

Miniscrew implants have seen increasing clinical use as orthodontic anchorage devices with demonstrated stability. The focus of this study is to develop and simulate operative factors, such as load magnitudes and anchor locations to achieve desired motions in a patient-specific 3D model undergoing orthodontic treatment with miniscrew implant anchorage. A CT scan of a patient skull was imported into Mimics software (Materialise, 12.1). Segmentation operations were performed on the images to isolate the mandible, filter out noise, then reconstruct a smooth 3D model. A model of the left canine was reconstructed with the PDL modeled as a thin solid layer. A miniscrew was modeled with dimensions based on a clinical implant (BMK OAS-T1207) then inserted into the posterior mandible. All components were volumetrically meshed and optimized in Mimics software. Elements comprising the mandible bone and teeth were assigned a material based on their gray value ranges in HU from the original scan, and meshes were exported into ANSYS software. All materials were defined as linear and isotropic. A nonlinear PDL was also defined for comparison. For transverse forces applied on the miniscrew, maximum stresses increased linearly with loading and appeared at the neck or first thread and in the cortical bone. A distal tipping force was applied on the canine, and maximum stresses appeared in the tooth at the crown and apex and in the bone at the compression surface. Under maximum loading, stresses in bone were sufficient for resorption. The nonlinear PDL exhibited lower stresses and deflections than the linear model due to increasing stiffness. Numerous stress concentrations were seen in all models. Results of this study demonstrate the potential of patient-specific 3D reconstruction from CT scans and finite-element simulation as a versatile and effective pre-operative planning tool for orthodontists.


Author(s):  
Valentin Mereuta

Abstract: In this work the 3D model of the camshaft was done using Autodesk Inventor version 2021 with the literature data and finite element analysis is performed by applying restrictions and loads conditions, first by the absence of the torque and then by applying the torque. Three materials were analyzed in both situations: Cast Iron, Stainless Steel AISI 202 and Steel Alloy. Following the comparative study for the three materials, it can be specified the importance of the material for the construction of the camshaft. Keywords: Camshaft, Static analysis, Autodesk Inventor


2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. B. Guo ◽  
C. R. Liu

A practical explicit 3D finite element analysis model has been developed and implemented to analyze turning hardened AISI 52100 steels using a PCBN cutting tool. The finite element analysis incorporated the thermo-elastic-plastic properties of the work material in machining. An improved friction model has been proposed to characterize tool-chip interaction with the friction coefficient and shear flow stresses determined by force calibration and material tests, respectively. A geometric model has been established to simulate a 3D turning. FEA Model predictions have reasonable accuracy for chip geometry, forces, residual stresses, and cutting temperatures. FEA model sensitivity analysis indicates that the prediction is consistent using a suitable magnitude of material failure strain for chip separation, the simulation gives reasonable results using the experimentally determined material properties, the proposed friction model is valid and the sticking region on the tool-chip interface is a dominant factor of model predictions.


2012 ◽  
Vol 538-541 ◽  
pp. 2681-2684
Author(s):  
Zhi Cheng Huang

Took a type of ceramics for daily use vertical type high pressure grouting machine as the object of study, study the stress and strain of its upper and lower mould plates. Established their 3D model by CAD software Pro-E, and then import them into finite element analysis software to analysis the value and distribution of the stress and strain. The analysis results can provide some reference for design, and have some engineering and practical value.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Zhao Xu ◽  
Zezhi Rao ◽  
Vincent J. L. Gan ◽  
Youliang Ding ◽  
Chunfeng Wan ◽  
...  

Mesh generation plays an important role in determining the result quality of finite element modeling and structural analysis. Building information modeling provides the geometry and semantic information of a building, which can be utilized to support an efficient mesh generation. In this paper, a method based on BRep entity transformation is proposed to realize the finite element analysis using the geometric model in the IFC standard. The h-p version of the finite element analysis method can effectively deal with the refined expression of the model of bending complex components. By meshing the connection model, it is suggested to adopt the method of scanning to generate hexahedron, which improves the geometric adaptability of the mesh model and the quality and efficiency of mesh generation. Based on the extension and expression of IFC information, the effective finite element structure information is extracted and extended into the IFC standard mode. The information is analyzed, and finally the visualization of finite element analysis in the building model can be realized.


2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Leonardi

Abstract The paper presents a numerical study of an aircraft wheel impacting on a flexible landing surface. The proposed 3D model simulates the behaviour of flexible runway pavement during the landing phase. This model was implemented in a finite element code in order to investigate the impact of repeated cycles of loads on pavement response. In the model, a multi-layer pavement structure was considered. In addition, the asphalt layer (HMA) was assumed to follow a viscoelastoplastic behaviour. The results demonstrate the capability of the model in predicting the permanent deformation distribution in the asphalt layer.


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