title: Thoracic response targets for a computational model: a hierarchical approach to assess the biofidelity of a 50th-percentile occupant male finite element model.
abstract: Current finite element human thoracic models are typically evaluated against a limited set of loading conditions; this is believed to limit their capability to predict accurate responses. In this study, a 50th-percentile male finite element model (GHBMC v4.1) was assessed under various loading environments (antero-posterior rib bending, point loading of the denuded ribcage, omnidirectional pendulum impact and table top) through a correlation metric tool (CORA) based on linearly independent signals. The load cases were simulated with the GHBMC model and response corridors were developed from published experimental data. The model was found to be in close agreement with the experimental data both qualitatively and quantitatively (CORA ratings above 0.75) and the response of the thorax was overall deemed biofidelic. This study also provides relevant corridors and an objective rating framework that can be used for future evaluation of thoracic models.
authors: Center for Applied Biomechanics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA. Electronic address: dp5fv@virginia.edu.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Poulard
authors: Center for Applied Biomechanics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
authors: Richard W
authors: RW
authors: Kent
authors: RR&D Center of Excellence for Limb Loss Prevention and Prosthetics Engineering, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors: Matthew
authors: M
authors: Kindig
authors: Center for Applied Biomechanics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
authors: Zuoping
authors: Z
authors: Li
authors: Center for Applied Biomechanics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
authors: Damien
authors: D
authors: Subit
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003198:Computer Simulation; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008422:Materials Testing; D013909:Thorax / Q000502:physiology*; D016474:Weight-Bearing
keywords: Biofidelity; Biomechanics; Corridor; Evaluation; Impact; Simulation; Thorax