BRAIN INJURY MECHANISMS RELATED TO HEAD MODEL ANALYSIS; FROM THE MODAL MODEL TO THE TEMPORAL MODEL

This scientific poster presentation on research is based on the hypothesis that the head is not a solid non deformable body, but a complex structure including deformable elements when subjected to vibration. Two mathematical models are proposed: a lumped model and a finite element model of the head in its sagittal plane. These models are validated by their modal behaviour which allowed the injury mechanisms to be distinguished as a function to the shock's spectral characteristics. The objective of the study is to complete the results by temporal analysis of the models by calculating the evolution of the intra-cranial mechanical parameters under shock conditions. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 873507.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: p. 441-2

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00714327
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV
  • Files: ITRD
  • Created Date: Dec 27 1995 12:00AM