Modeling the biodynamical response of the human thorax with body armor from a bullet impact.
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Authors
Lobuono, John A.
Kwon, Young W.
Subjects
Biological weapons.
Body armor.
Body armor.
Advisors
Date of Issue
2001
Date
July 2000 - March 2001
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
Abstract
The objective of this study is to develop a finite element model of the human thorax with a protective body armor system so that the model can adequately determine the thorax's biodynamical response from a projectile impact. The finite element model of the human thorax consists of the thoracic skeleton, heart, lungs, major arteries, major veins, trachea, and bronchi. The finite element model of the human thorax is validated by comparing the model's results to experimental data obtained from cadavers wearing a protective body armor system undergoing a projectile impact. When the model is deemed valid, a parametric study is performed to determine the components of the model that have the greatest effect on its biodynamical response to a projectile impact.
Type
Technical Report
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Organization
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-ME-01-003
Sponsors
Funder
Format
xvi, 79 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.