A Model to Simulate Thoracic Responses to Air Blast and to Impact
Abstract
A fluid-mechanical model of the thorax is described which has been useful in explaining biophysical mechanisms and scaling procedures applicable in assessing responses of the thorax energized by air-blast overpressures or by nonpenetrating missiles. Methods of parameter estimation are discussed. Comparisons are made between measured and computed intrathoracic pressures and chest-wall motions. The tested mammalian species are shown to divide into two approximately similar groups and the implications of this are discussed. Suggestions are made concerning possible future areas of research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0740438
Entities
People
- E. R. Fletcher
Organizations
- Lovelace Foundation