AI Article Synopsis
- - This paper reviews advancements in finite element modeling (FEM) of the foot and footwear since 2000, highlighting its effectiveness for understanding biomechanics and improving shoe design.
- - It analyzes twelve studies grouped into three categories: high-heeled shoes, boots, and sports shoes, emphasizing contributions to mechanical responses and optimization of footwear.
- - The paper identifies challenges in finite element analysis, such as data accuracy, detail vs. cost balance, material representations, and model validation, while also noting gaps in current research areas like insole designs and overall footwear coverage.
Article Abstract
Finite element modelling has become an efficient tool for an in-depth understanding of the foot, footwear biomechanics and footwear optimization. The aim of this paper was to provide an updated overview in relation to the footwear finite element (FE) analysis published since 2000. The paper will attempt to outline the main challenges and research gaps that need confronting in the further development of realistic and accurate models for clinical and industrial applications. English databases of the Web of Science and PubMed were used to search ('finite element' OR 'FEA' OR 'computational model') AND ('shoe' OR 'footwear') until 16 December 2021. Articles that conducted FE analyses on the whole foot and footwear structures were included in this review. Twelve articles met the eligibility criteria, and were grouped into three categories for further analysis, (1) finite element modelling of the foot and high-heeled shoes; (2) finite element modelling of the foot and boot; (3) finite element modelling of the foot and sports shoe. Even though most of the existing foot-shoe FE analyses were performed under certain simplifications and assumptions, they have provided essential contributions in identifying the mechanical response of the foot in casual or athletic footwear. Further to this, the results have provided information in relation to optimizing footwear design to enhance functional performance. Nevertheless, further simulations still present several challenges, including reliable data information for geometry reconstruction, the balance between accurate details and computational cost, accurate representations of material properties, realistic boundary and loading conditions, and thorough model validation. In addition, some research gaps in terms of the coverage of footwear design, the consideration of insole/orthosis and socks, and the internal and external validity of the FE design should be fully covered.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9563159 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10940 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Boosting the energy storage performance of BCZT-based capacitors by constructing a Schottky contact.
Mater Horiz
January 2025
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China.
Multilayer thin films composed of dielectric BaCaZrTiO (BCZT) and oxygen-deficient BCZT (BCZT-OD) were fabricated on (001)-oriented NSTO substrates using the pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. Unlike conventional approaches to energy storage capacitors, which primarily focus on compositional or structural modifications, this study explored the influence of the layer sequence and periodicity. The interface between the NSTO substrate and the BCZT-OD layer forms a Schottky barrier, resulting in electric field redistribution across the sublayers of the BCZT/BCZT-OD//(1P) thin film.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA cellulosic fibre foam as a bicycle helmet impact liner for brain injury mitigation in oblique impacts.
Heliyon
January 2025
Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kemivägen 10, 41296 Gothenburg.
Bulky cellulosic network structures (BRC) with densities between 60 and 130 g/l were investigated as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based foams for impact liners in bicycle helmets. The mechanical properties of BRC foams were characterized across a wide range of strain rates and incorporated into a validated finite element model of a hardshell helmet. Virtual impact tests simulating both consumer information and certification scenarios were conducted to compare BRC-lined helmets against conventional expanded polystyrene (EPS) designs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultiscale Finite Element Modeling of Human Ear for Acoustic Wave Transmission into Cochlea and Hair Cells Fatigue Failure.
J Biomech Eng
January 2025
School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 865 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73019, USA.
Hearing loss is highly related to acoustic injuries and mechanical damage of ear tissues. The mechanical responses of ear tissues are difficult to measure experimentally, especially cochlear hair cells within the organ of Corti (OC) at microscale. Finite element (FE) modeling has become an important tool for simulating acoustic wave transmission and studying cochlear mechanics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDevelopment of a Finite Element Model of the Human Wrist Joint with Radial and Ulnar Axial Force Distribution and Radiocarpal Contact Validation.
J Biomech Eng
January 2025
Human-Centric Design Research Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA.
This study presents a comprehensive finite element model for the human wrist, constructed from a CT scan of a 68-year-old male (type I wrist). This model intricately captures the bone and soft tissue geometries to study the biomechanics of wrist axial loading through tendon-driven simulations and grasping biomechanics using metacarpal loads. Validation is carried out by assessing the radial and ulnar axial loading distribution, radiocarpal articulation contact patterns, and other standard finite element metrics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSwin UNETR Segmentation with Automated Geometry Filtering for Biomechanical Modeling of Knee Joint Cartilage.
Ann Biomed Eng
January 2025
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, CCIT216, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada.
Purpose: Simulation studies, such as finite element (FE) modeling, offer insights into knee joint biomechanics, which may not be achieved through experimental methods without direct involvement of patients. While generic FE models have been used to predict tissue biomechanics, they overlook variations in population-specific geometry, loading, and material properties. In contrast, subject-specific models account for these factors, delivering enhanced predictive precision but requiring significant effort and time for development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!