Lower Extremity Finite Element Model for Crash Simulation
Dale A. Schauer, Scott A. Perfect
This technical paper presents a finite element model of the human lower extremity to simulate crash events and study injury mechanisms. The model, which incorporates detailed bone and soft tissue geometry, utilizes a non-linear large deformation finite element code to analyze stress and strain during vehicle collisions, highlighting the critical role of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in crash simulation and occupant safety research.
