The main objective of this study was to develop 2D and 3D micromechanical finite element (FE) models to predict the shear modulus of two asphalt mixture types. The internal microstructure of the aspha

Arthritis Research UK has selected Cardiff University to become its prestigious UK Centre of excellence in biomechanics and bioengineering. Arthritis Research UK and Cardiff University are committing

This study describes a novel methodology for the generation of a patient specific dental model for the evaluation of dental implants. The study used the +CAD module to integrate CAD models of the impl

A new approach to generating physical and numerical models of the human head is presented. In this study, analytical, numerical and experimental models were used in parallel to explore the pressure re

Computational simulation has become a key tool in Biomedical research. Its effectiveness relies on the ability to rapidly generate accurate patient-specific models. This study presents an example of t

Various surgical procedures are used to treat distal clavicle fractures. However, rigid internal fixation for reduction and secure hold is difficult because the distal fragment is small and the fractu

A tracheotomy operation is a procedure where a hole is cut in the patient's trachea to provide an alternative route for air to enter and leave the lungs. After the patient's trachea has been opened a

This case study highlights the ease of integrating subject specific models with a musculoskeletal modelling system to provide a movement specific loading case for a finite element (FE) analysis. Simpl

Patellofemoral complications, specifically patellar fracture and anterior knee pain, remain a cause for total knee replacement revision. Subject-specific finite element (FE) models developed from imag

The performance of total knee replacement implants is sensitive to intersubject and surgical variability. Subject-specific finite element (FE) analyses have been used to evaluate the joint mechanics o