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 Why Couple ANSYS with AnyBody In
the realm of biomedical
simulation, it is difficult
to encompass all the complexities of the human body in a single
analysis type. Often times general simulation techniques do
not have a relevant human body data readily available whereas
specialized techniques may not be designed to fit in with traditional
engineering workflows. A coupling solution allows you to leverage the
capabilities of two powerful analysis types:
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Musculoskeletal
Models:
- Specific biomechanics
simulation method
- High anatomical and
physiological fidelity
- Can output specific
muscle parameters
- Can be scaled for
patient specific analysis
| Finite Element Models:
- General engineering
simulation method
- Can determine
stress/strain distributions
- Fatigue and fracture
analysis readily available
- Applicable to a variety
of physics types
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Any2Ans Capabilities
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Dynamically
read and understand AnyBody projects
- GUI allows visual
inspection/preparation of AnyBody
projects for coupling
- Extract muscle forces or
displacements as boundary
conditions
- Perform full transient
analysis or single time step
analysis with intertial effects
- ANSYS Workbench
integration automates simulation setup
- Can substitute a custom
mesh for analysis or use
included custom bone library
- Batch mode available for
increased workflow automation
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Any2Ans Case Studies |
| Coupled musculoskeletal and
finite element analysis
allow novel simulation types. The following is a selection of solutions
from Any2Ans enabled simulation in the past. |
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Optimal, parametric design of a fixed plate radial implant.
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Internal forces of the
human femur from a CT scan
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Analysis
of a spinal
fixation medical device |
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designs can be defined
parametrically, an optimal design based on the selected population of
musculoskeletal models, the defined activities of daily living, and the
identified performance criteria (i.e. fatigue life, maximum stress,
etc.) can be realized. Click here
to learn more about the optimization tool available.
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