Structure optimization system based on the bone surface adaptation phenomenon

Michał Nowak; Marek Morzyński

Michał Nowak Poznań University of Technology
Marek Morzyński Poznań University of Technology

Abstract

In the paper the structure optimization system based on the surface remodeling is presented. The base of algorithm formulation was the trabecular bone surface remodeling phenomenon leading to optimization of the trabecular net in the bone as well as the design with optimal stiffness principle. The closed system including Finite Element mesh generation, decision criterion for structure adaptation and Finite Element Analysis in parallel environment are presented. The issues concerning the use of the tool for the mechanical design are discussed. Some results of computations, using special prepared software are presented.

Keywords

biomechanics, structural optimization,

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