tethering simulation
tethering simulation
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Hi,
I want to apply compression force on the convexity curve of spine while allowing the concavity growth? How can I simulate this tethering procedure? Any help or ideas would be highly appreciated.
Thanks.
I want to apply compression force on the convexity curve of spine while allowing the concavity growth? How can I simulate this tethering procedure? Any help or ideas would be highly appreciated.
Thanks.





RE: tethering simulation
That being said, I would strongly recommend distilling the problem (one that you are ultimately interested in solving) down to a toy problem on which you can test your ideas, iterate, and learn fast. For instance, a 2D cross-sectional lumbar/cervical/thoracic scoliotic spine FE model with a small number of 2D elements might be a good starting point. There is a lot more to it than just that but I will wait before I drown you in advice.
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RE: tethering simulation
Thank you so much for your suggestion. Since I am very new to abaqus, I have a lot to know. For now, I am trying to figure out on how to start and then carry on my work. If I get into some issues, I will try to ask my question in specific way so that everybody could understand.
Thank you once again!