Analysis of finite element models for head injury investigation: reconstruction of four real-world impacts

M Franklyn, B Fildes, L Zhang, K Yang, L Sparke - 2005 - sae.org
Previous studies have shown that both excessive linear and rotational accelerations are the
cause of head injuries. Although the head injury criterion has been beneficial as an indicator …

Recent advances in brain injury research: a new human head model development and validation

L Zhang, KH Yang, R Dwarampudi, K Omori, T Li… - 2001 - sae.org
Many finite element models have been developed by several research groups in order to
achieve a better understanding of brain injury. Due to the lack of experimental data …

Investigation of traumatic brain injuries using the next generation of simulated injury monitor (SIMon) finite element head model

EG Takhounts, SA Ridella, V Hasija, RE Tannous… - 2008 - sae.org
The objective of this study was to investigate potential for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) using
a newly developed, geometrically detailed, finite element head model (FEHM) within the …

Computational analysis of head impact response under car crash loadings

FP DiMasi, RH Eppinger, FA Bandak - SAE transactions, 1995 - JSTOR
Computational simulations are conducted for several head impact scenarios using a three
dimensional finite element model of the human brain in conjunction with accelerometer data …

Development of tissue level brain injury criteria by finite element analysis

K UENO, JW MELVIN, L LI… - Journal of neurotrauma, 1995 - liebertpub.com
ABSTRACT A three-dimensional finite element model of the direct cortical impact
experiment was built and a preliminary validation against mechanical response was …

Development of a finite element head model for the study of impact head injury

B Yang, KM Tse, N Chen, LB Tan… - BioMed research …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
This study is aimed at developing a high quality, validated finite element (FE) human head
model for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) prediction and prevention during vehicle collisions …

Parametric comparisons of intracranial mechanical responses from three validated finite element models of the human head

S Ji, H Ghadyani, RP Bolander, JG Beckwith… - Annals of biomedical …, 2014 - Springer
A number of human head finite element (FE) models have been developed from different
research groups over the years to study the mechanisms of traumatic brain injury. These …

Evaluation of head injury criteria using a finite element model validated against experiments on localized brain motion, intracerebral acceleration, and intracranial …

S Kleiven - International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
The objective of the present study was to analyze the effect of different load directions and
durations following impact using a finite element (FE) model of the human head. A detailed …

Literature review of head injury biomechanics

WN Hardy, TB Khalil, AI King - International Journal of Impact Engineering, 1994 - Elsevier
The high incidence of head injuries resulting from transportation system crashes, sports,
military activities, falls, assaults, etc. contributes to a preponderance of head injury …

The creation of three-dimensional finite element models for simulating head impact biomechanics

TJ Horgan, MD Gilchrist - International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2003 - Springer
A new 3 dimensional finite element representation of the human head complex has been
constructed for simulating the transient occurrences of simple pedestrian accidents. This …