Cellular structures such as honeycombs are used to manage impact loads in many
engineering applications, where often the impact load is oblique (non-axial). Although these …

Study Design. Bovine motion segments were used to investigate the high-rate compression
response of intervertebral discs (IVD) before and after depressurising the nucleus pulposus …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT The use of finite element (FE) methods to study the
biomechanics of the intervertebral disc (IVD) has increased over recent decades due to their …

The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a complex structure responsible for distributing compressive
loading to adjacent vertebrae and allowing the vertebral column to bend and twist. To study …

The complex structural and material behaviour of the human heel fat pad determines the
transmission of plantar loading to the lower limb across a wide range of loading scenarios; …

Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used in the battlefield cause damage to vehicles and
their occupants. The injury burden to the casualties is significant. The biofidelity and …

Abstract Over 80% of wounded Service Members sustain at least one extremity injury. The
'deck-slap'foot, a product of the vehicle's floor rising rapidly when attacked by a mine to …

Dismounted complex blast injury (DCBI) has been one of the most severe forms of trauma
sustained in recent conflicts. This injury has been partially attributed to limb flail; however …

Injuries to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints of the
hand are particularly disabling. However, current standards for hand protection from blunt …

Penetrating injuries are commonly inflicted in attacks with explosive devices. The
extremities, and especially the leg, are the most commonly affected body areas, presenting …