Brain component properties
Brain component properties
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Hi all,
In developing a brain/skull model I have come accross issues defining my materials. Specifically, dura mater, pia mater, and the arachnoid layer. I have looked through various papers online but not found anything very helpful. I know other people on this site worked/are working on similar models and I was curious if anyone knows how to accurately represent these materials in Abaqus. The major result I will be getting from the simulation is strain data, which will eventually be used to improve diagnostic analysis for TBI cases in hospitals/doctor's offices.
Thanks,
Seth
In developing a brain/skull model I have come accross issues defining my materials. Specifically, dura mater, pia mater, and the arachnoid layer. I have looked through various papers online but not found anything very helpful. I know other people on this site worked/are working on similar models and I was curious if anyone knows how to accurately represent these materials in Abaqus. The major result I will be getting from the simulation is strain data, which will eventually be used to improve diagnostic analysis for TBI cases in hospitals/doctor's offices.
Thanks,
Seth





RE: Brain component properties
I am not sure if you are familiar with continuum mechanics but here's a thesis that should point you in the right direction (I am not sure if this is the right direction for you because it depends on your goals - immediate and/or long-term):
http://www.ing.unitn.it/dims/download/phd_francesc...
http://www.eng-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=376
RE: Brain component properties
Big Thanks,
Seth