A Novel Modelling Methodology Which Predicts the Structural Behaviour of Vertebral Bodies under Axial Impact Loading: A Finite Element and DIC Study

Cervical spine injuries (CSIs) arising from collisions are uncommon in contact sports, such as rugby union, but their consequences can be devastating. Several FE modelling approaches are available in the literature, but a fully calibrated and validated FE modelling framework for cervical spines unde...

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Main Authors: Bruno Agostinho Hernandez, Harinderjit Singh Gill, Sabina Gheduzzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
DIC
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/19/4262