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A Comparison of Two Automated Block Placement Methods for Multi-Block Hexahedral Finite Element Meshing
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A Comparison of Two Automated Block Placement Methods for Multi-Block Hexahedral Finite Element Meshing

Austin J Ramme, Kiran H Shivanna, Vincent A Magnotta and Nicole M Grosland
ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Parts A and B, pp.749-750
ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Naples, Florida, USA, Jun. 16 - 19, 2010
06/16/2010
DOI: 10.1115/SBC2010-19106

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Abstract

Finite element analysis is a method of continuum mechanics that has been vital to the biomechanics community due to its ability to evaluate structures with complicated geometries. Generation of patient-specific finite element models from medical imaging data requires a series of steps including image segmentation, mesh generation, assignment of material properties, and definition of loading and boundary conditions. Each of these steps can be challenging and time-consuming. Here, we aim to address the challenge of automating the generation of hexahedral meshes.

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