SIMULATION Flashcards
can simulate what (5)
- internal organs
- apparatus
- surgical operations
- human bx
- medical devices
why simulate (3)
- analysis
- predict disease & treatment
- training
flowchart: what’s between modeling & simulatio (2)
- 3D gemoetric models
2. mechanical / physical characteristics
different data sources for 3D geometric models (4)
- medical imaging
- 3D scanning
- motion capture
- predefined models
how to generate 3D geometric model (2)
- image procesing software tools
2. 3d modelling systems
customized CAD systems made of
- medical devices
2. environment
simulation models & software tools (4)
- finite element method
- computational fluid dynamics
- multibody simulation (virtual humans)
- virtual reality
finite element method example
design medical device (prosthesis)
computational fluid dynamics example
cardiovascular disease
virtual human example
locomotor apparatus
What is finite element analysis
numerical method that simplifies complex engineering and mathematical numbers, dividing problems into smaller elements
3 steps of finite element method
- preprocessing
- numerical analysis (solver)
- post processing
preprocessing tasks (3)
- discretization / mesh generation
- material properties
- boundary conditions
post processing task (2)
- graphical visualization
2. interpretation
pros of finite element method: (2)
- basic tool for risk management
2. reduce development time cost