How back pain is related to intervertebral disc degeneration, spinal loading or sports-related
overuse remains an unanswered question of biomechanics. Coupled MBS and FEM …

This work investigates the possibilities of acceleration and approximation of multiscale
systems using kernel methods. The key element is to learn the interface between the …

This work describes a methodology for the dynamic and structural analysis of complex (bio)
mechanical systems that joins both multibody dynamics and finite element domains, in a …

At present, there are two main numerical approaches that are frequently used to simulate the
mechanical behaviour of the human spine. Researchers with a continuum-mechanical …

Both finite element models and multi-body models of human head-neck complex had been
widely used in neck injuries analysis, as the former could be used to generate detailed …

In a respirator fit test, a subject is required to perform a series of exercises that include
moving the head up and down and rotating the head left and right. These head movements …

A multidisciplinary approach to the study of the cervical spine is presented. The cervical
spine provides higher levels of flexibility and motion as compared to the lumbar and thoracic …

This paper presents the development and study of a three-dimensional multi-body model of
the 50th percentile male human and discretized neck for the study of cervical spine injuries …

In this thesis we deal with model reduction for dynamical systems and multiscale models.
Special emphasis are the application of kernel methods for nonlinear approximation and a …

Spinal injury is one of the most debilitating and costly injuries. It is a devastating condition
that disrupts the life of the injured and their families. Vehicle crashes are the most common …