Finite Element Analysis

Spinal Imaging Fixture FEA Model

The model was created using a static boundary condition with the bottom of the fixture fixed in place and the pot experiencing a force load. The practical application of the fixture will be using spinal segments, however in order to simulate a worst case scenario, the load exerted onto the fixture was that of an entire male spine. The assembly was held together with pin connectors and fixed hinge joint boundary conditions. From this model the stresses, strains and displacements were plotted.