Development and Validation of a Finite Element Model of the THOR Lower Extremity

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Development and Validation of a Finite Element Model of the THOR Lower Extremity

Takhounts, Erik / Campbell, J. Quinn / Varellis, John / Haffner, Mark / Tannous, Rabih / Eppinger, Rolf

A finite element (FE) model of the THOR lower extremity (THOR-LX) was developed to enhance research using the THOR-LX. A three-dimensional representation of the physical THOR-LX was created with the same functionality: 3-axis ankle rotation, compliant tibia element, Achilles' cable, and deformable skin. The model outputs the same measurements as the THOR-LX hardware. The completed finite element model was correlated with the physical THOR-LX by simulating ten physical experiments and comparing the results. It was concluded that the FE model may be used to reasonably predict the results of physical tests performed with the THOR-LX.

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Title :

Development and Validation of a Finite Element Model of the THOR Lower Extremity

Additional title:

Sae Technical Papers

Contributors:

Takhounts, Erik (author) / Campbell, J. Quinn (author) / Varellis, John (author) / Haffner, Mark (author) / Tannous, Rabih (author) / Eppinger, Rolf (author)

Conference:

SAE 2005 World Congress & Exhibition ; 2005

Published in:

Sae Technical Paper Series

Publication date :

2005-04-11

ISSN :

2688-3627 , 0148-7191

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-1295

Type of media :

Conference paper