FEA in Biology | Services

FE Modeling and Analysis

We have the ability to rapidly generate finite element models of biological and biomechanical systems for academic research and industry applications. We also offer limited FE analysis services. For more information contact Betsy Dumont or Ian Grosse.

Workshops

The third annual “FEA in Biology” workshop will be held August 8th -15th, 2009 on the University of Massachusetts, Amherst campus. Worksop participants will learn the methods we use to rapidly generate and analyze detailed 3D finite element models of complex biological structures from stacks of 2D images.

For biologists FEA holds great promise for the analysis of systems such as skeletal bone, arthropod exoskeleton, or any other system in which behavior under load is of interest. One factor that has limited the use of FEA for biological research is the overwhelming shape complexity of most biological structures; the capabilities of computers and software have often proven unequal to the task. Recently, new software and advances in computing power have greatly improved our ability to perform FEA on biological systems. In our lab we build and analyze finite element models of vertebrate skulls. This workshop will introduce attendees to the methods and software we use to do this.

Attendees will learn to use Mimics, Geomagic Studio 9.0, and the Strand7 Finite Element Analysis package to build, simplify, and analyze a 3-D model of their own data, all in the space of a week! Workshop cost includes course materials, dorm suite lodging, continenetal breakfasts, lunches, and 3 evening meals.

Students: $850
Non-students: $1,050

Enrollment is limited to 10; Email Betsy Dumont to reserve a space!