A review of paleontological finite element models and their validity
JA Bright - Journal of Paleontology, 2014 - cambridge.org
Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful quantitative tool that models mechanical
performance in virtual reconstructions of complex structures, such as animal skeletons. The …
performance in virtual reconstructions of complex structures, such as animal skeletons. The …
Laser speckle based digital optical methods in structural mechanics: A review
Abstract Laser Speckle Correlation, Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry and Digital
Holographic interferometry have evolved for decades to become relevant techniques in …
Holographic interferometry have evolved for decades to become relevant techniques in …
Multiple pathways to herbivory underpinned deep divergences in ornithischian evolution
The extent to which evolution is deterministic is a key question in biology, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9 with intensive debate on how adaptation 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 and constraints 14, 15, 16 might …
9 with intensive debate on how adaptation 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 and constraints 14, 15, 16 might …
Modeling the human mandible under masticatory loads: which input variables are important?
Finite element analyses (FEA) that have simulated masticatory loadings of the human
mandible differ significantly with regard to their basic input variables such as material …
mandible differ significantly with regard to their basic input variables such as material …
The efficacy of computed tomography scanning versus surface scanning in 3D finite element analysis
AJ Rowe, EJ Rayfield - PeerJ, 2022 - peerj.com
Finite element analysis (FEA) is a commonly used application in biomechanical studies of
both extant and fossil taxa to assess stress and strain in solid structures such as bone. FEA …
both extant and fossil taxa to assess stress and strain in solid structures such as bone. FEA …
Cranial sutures work collectively to distribute strain throughout the reptile skull
The skull is composed of many bones that come together at sutures. These sutures are
important sites of growth, and as growth ceases some become fused while others remain …
important sites of growth, and as growth ceases some become fused while others remain …
Comparative cranial myology and biomechanics of Plateosaurus and Camarasaurus and evolution of the sauropod feeding apparatus
Sauropodomorpha represents an important group of Mesozoic megaherbivores, and
includes the largest terrestrial animals ever known. It was the first dinosaur group to become …
includes the largest terrestrial animals ever known. It was the first dinosaur group to become …
Validity and sensitivity of a human cranial finite element model: implications for comparative studies of biting performance
Finite element analysis (FEA) is a modelling technique increasingly used in anatomical
studies investigating skeletal form and function. In the case of the cranium this approach has …
studies investigating skeletal form and function. In the case of the cranium this approach has …
One step further in biomechanical models in palaeontology: a nonlinear finite element analysis review
J Marcé-Nogué - PeerJ, 2022 - peerj.com
Finite element analysis (FEA) is no longer a new technique in the fields of palaeontology,
anthropology, and evolutionary biology. It is nowadays a well-established technique within …
anthropology, and evolutionary biology. It is nowadays a well-established technique within …
The role of the sutures in biomechanical dynamic simulation of a macaque cranial finite element model: implications for the evolution of craniofacial form
The global biomechanical impact of cranial sutures on the face and cranium during dynamic
conditions is not well understood. It is hypothesized that sutures act as energy absorbers …
conditions is not well understood. It is hypothesized that sutures act as energy absorbers …