Modeling the Interface Between a Respirator and the Human Face.

Abstract

This report documents a multi-disciplined approach to the issue of modeling the interface between the respirator (protective mask) and human face. The modeling efforts encompass discomfort, digital modeling of mask surfaces, digital modeling of the human face, and finite element analysis. The FEA process was used to register the digital model of the mask seal onto the digital model of a face. The finite element modeling evaluated the boundary conditions to predict fit and discomfort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA325547

Entities

People

  • Dino Piccione
  • E. T. Moyer Jr.

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Image Processing
  • Literature Surveys
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Protective Equipment
  • Protective Masks
  • Shear Modulus
  • Surgery
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Computer Engineering
  • Materials Science