VIRTUAL TEST APPLIED ON A 3D MODEL OF VERTEBRAL COLUMN

Vladimir Ontica; Andrei Tudora; Danut Nicolae Tarnita; Dragos Laurentiu Popa; George Gherghina; Bogdan Capitanescu

Authors

Vladimir Ontica University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
Andrei Tudora University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
Danut Nicolae Tarnita University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
Dragos Laurentiu Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
George Gherghina Ph.D. Eng. University of Craiova
Bogdan Capitanescu University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

Keywords:

CAD, CAE, virtual spine, vertebrate, intervertebral disc

Abstract

In this paper we have detailed the CAD methods that led to the obtaining of vertebrae and intervertebral discs. Initially, all the vertebrae from a corpse were scanned three-dimensionally. These models have been taken over in the Geomagic program where replenishment, triangle reduction and finishing techniques have been applied. These surface models were imported into SolidWorks where they were transformed into virtual solids. In the Assembly module, all the virtual vertebrae were loaded where they were positioned anatomically. A system of vertebrae L4, L5 and intervertebral disc was analyzed in Ansys Workbench. Finally, important conclusions were drawn.

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Author Biographies

Vladimir Ontica, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

Ph,D. student

Andrei Tudora, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

Ph.D. student

Danut Nicolae Tarnita, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

Professor

Dragos Laurentiu Popa, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

Associate Professor

George Gherghina Ph.D. Eng., University of Craiova

Professor Faculty of Mechanics

Bogdan Capitanescu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

Lecturer

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