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Modelling a protective foam around a skull

Modelling a protective foam around a skull

Modelling a protective foam around a skull

(OP)
Dear all,

I have an orphan mesh of a human skull in Abaqus. What I would like to do is to create a foam and wrap it around the skull (around the forehead area). So how do I go about doing this in Abaqus? The skull has irregular geometry. Your help is truly appreciated. Thanks.

RE: Modelling a protective foam around a skull

(OP)
Hi IceBreakerSours, thank for your reply. I know about create the shell and solid from the mesh. I am interested in solid elements. But the problem is, if I would like to vary the thickness of the foam, would it be problematic? What if I wanted to play around with different designs as well, i.e. honeycomb foam. Would I be able to do this with that technique?

RE: Modelling a protective foam around a skull

I always suggest creating complex geometries in your CAD program. A variable offset surface or offset honeycomb may even require a powerful CAD package.

I hope this helps.
Rob


Also, I noticed that you posted in the biomechanics forum. Generally this is frowned upon. I personally don't care but do like to see cross-reference links.
http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=399602

Rob Stupplebeen
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RE: Modelling a protective foam around a skull

(OP)
OK thanks. I'll try to figure out how to do this in CAD.

Sorry for the double posts.

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