The objective of this study is to develop a finite element model of the human thorax with a protective body armor system so that the model can adequately determine the thorax's biodynamical response from a projectile impact. The finite element model of the human thorax consists of the thoracic skeleton, heart, lungs, major arteries, major veins, trachea, and bronchi. The finite element model of the human thorax is validated by comparing the model's results to experimental data obtained from cadavers wearing a protective body armor system undergoing a projectile impact. When the model is deemed valid, a parametric study is performed to determine the components of the model that have the greatest effect on its biodynamical response to a projectile impact.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:nps.edu/oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/30762 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Lobuono, John A. |
| Contributors | Kwon, Young W., Mechanical Engineering |
| Publisher | Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School |
| Source Sets | Naval Postgraduate School |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. As such, it is in the public domain, and under the provisions of Title 17, United States Code, Section 105, it may not be copyrighted., Approved for public release; distribution unlimited |
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