About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing Modeling, Simulation and Machine Learning
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Presentation Title |
Systematic procedure for converting a hollow 3D surface scan (3DSS) to a functional solid model for the use in Finite Element Analysis |
Author(s) |
Leila Ladani, Michael Palmieri |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Michael Palmieri |
Abstract Scope |
Finite element analysis (FEA) of biological implants is an important tool for both design and manufacturing. In some cases, a 3D Surface Scan (3DSS) of bone or other irregular biological objects are the only option available for generating the model. However, currently there is no digital tool available to convert the 3DSS to a solid model usable for FEA, due to complex surface mesh and irregular surfaces created by the 3DSS. Additionally, re-creating the internal micro-structure proves to be difficult as the scan generated is hollow and captures no internal geometric detail. In this study, a 3DSS of a radius bone was obtained. The hollow scan was post processed using 3D modeling software to produce a solid model that closely represents the radius bone external geometry and internal structure. The results of this study provide a comprehensive guide to processing a 3DSS to a functional finite element model (FEM). |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Modeling and Simulation, Other |