Fluid–structure interaction analyses of biological systems using smoothed-particle hydrodynamics

M Toma, R Chan-Akeley, J Arias, GD Kurgansky… - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Computational simulations of biological systems are an intrinsic element of
engineering in medicine, allowing physicians the ability to visualize the pathophysiology …

Design and virtual testing of American football helmets–A review

M Dymek, M Ptak, FAO Fernandes - Archives of Computational Methods in …, 2022 - Springer
This paper aims to review the recent progress in the research carried out by scientists
worldwide regarding American Footballers' head injuries and head protective equipment …

Development of detailed finite element models for in silico analyses of brain impact dynamics

PG Pavan, M Nasim, V Brasco, S Spadoni… - Computer Methods and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background and objective In the last few decades, several studies have been performed to
investigate traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and to understand the biomechanical response of …

Computational modeling of skull bone structures and simulation of skull fractures using the YEAHM head model

A Barbosa, FAO Fernandes, RJ Alves de Sousa… - Biology, 2020 - mdpi.com
The human head is a complex multi-layered structure of hard and soft tissues, governed by
complex materials laws and interactions. Computational models of the human head have …

Experimental and computational approach to human brain modelling–aHEAD

M Ptak, M Dymek, M Sawicki, FAO Fernandes… - Archives of Civil and …, 2023 - Springer
The human head is a highly complex structure, with a combination of hard and soft tissues
and a variety of materials and interactions. Many researchers have used computational …

[HTML][HTML] Development, validation and a case study: The female finite element head model (FeFEHM)

GP Carmo, M Dymek, M Ptak… - Computer Methods and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background and objective: Traumatic brain injuries are one of the leading causes of death
and disability in the world. To better understand the interactions and forces applied in …

Symmetry of the human head—are symmetrical models more applicable in numerical analysis?

M Ratajczak, M Ptak, A Kwiatkowski, K Kubicki… - Symmetry, 2021 - mdpi.com
The study of symmetrical and non-symmetrical effects in physics, mathematics, mechanics,
medicine, and numerical methods is a current topic due to the complexity of the experiments …

Biomechanical behavior evaluation of a novel hybrid occlusal splint-mouthguard for contact sports: 3D-FEA

L Kalman, AMO Dal Piva, TS de Queiroz, JPM Tribst - Dentistry Journal, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Orofacial injuries are common occurrences during contact sports activities.
However, there is an absence of data regarding the performance of hybrid occlusal splint …

Cavitation nucleation and its ductile-to-brittle shape transition in soft gels under translational mechanical impact

C Kim, WJ Choi, W Kang - Acta Biomaterialia, 2022 - Elsevier
Cavitation bubbles in the human body, when subjected to impact, are being increasingly
considered as a possible brain injury mechanism. However, the onset of cavitation and its …

Stress concentration of hybrid occlusal splint-mouthguard during a simulated maxillofacial traumatic impact: 3D-FEA

JPM Tribst, AMO Dal Piva, L Kalman - Dentistry journal, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mouthguards (MG) are protective devices that can reduce the risks of facial trauma.
However, many athletes do not use them. Additionally, MG wear with coincidental …