Title :
Three-dimensional finite element modeling of the horse´s foot
Author :
Hanft, Joseph T. ; Hogan, Harry A. ; Hood, David M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX, USA
Abstract :
A procedure for creating a three-dimensional finite element model of a horse´s foot is presented. This procedure is applicable to a variety of complex biological structures including joints
Keywords :
biomechanics; finite element analysis; physiological models; biomechanical limits; complex biological structures; foot biomechanics; foot internal components stresses; foot internal structure damage; hoof; horse´s foot; intense athletic performance; joints; lameness; load redirection; load transmission; three-dimensional finite element modeling; Biological system modeling; Bones; Capacitive sensors; Deformable models; Finite element methods; Foot; Horses; Internal stresses; Shape; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995 Fourteenth Southern
Conference_Location :
Shreveport, LA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2083-2
DOI :
10.1109/SBEC.1995.514432
