scholarly journals Non-lethal blast wave interactions with a human head

2011 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 92-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Blast Wave ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Wave Interactions

An Assessment of Primary Blast Injury in Human Brains: A Numerical Simulation

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Sotudehchafi ◽  
Ghodrat Karami ◽  
Mariusz Ziejewski
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Blast Wave ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Blast Injury ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Pressure Waves ◽  
Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian ◽  
Wave Interactions ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Human Brains

Most blast-related injuries happen as a result of complex pressure waves generated by the explosion. In this paper, we model the explosion from detonation and examine the blast propagation in air using Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian (ALE) finite element formulation. The results of the simulation agree well with those of physical data obtained from blast wave experiments. Such results set the circumstances necessary for an examination of brain injury exposed to such situations. Thus the model will be coupled with a Fluid/Structure Interaction (FSI) algorithm to implicitly examine the blast wave interactions with a human head and to study the creation of high regions of biomechanics pressure and stress gradients.

Blast wave interactions with structures using a phase-stepped double reference beam holographic interferometer

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia M. Booij ◽  
Louk H. Absil ◽  
Anastasius J. Bruinsma ◽  
Joseph J. M. Braat ◽  
Hedser H. van Brug
Keyword(s):  
Blast Wave ◽  
Reference Beam ◽  
Wave Interactions ◽  
Holographic Interferometer

Evaluation of Blast Simulation Methods for Modeling Blast Wave Interaction with Human Head

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Sutar ◽  
Shailesh Ganpule
Keyword(s):  
Blast Wave ◽  
Wave Interaction ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Coupling Method ◽  
Radius Of Curvature ◽  
Simulation Methods ◽  
Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Modeling Methodology ◽  
Blast Wave Interaction

Abstract Blast induced traumatic brain injury (bTBI) research is crucial in asymmetric warfare. The finite element analysis is an attractive option to simulate the blast wave interaction with the head. The popular blast simulation methods are ConWep based pure Lagrangian, Arbitrary-Lagrangian-Eulerian, and Coupling method. This study examines the accuracy and efficiency of ConWep and Coupling methods in predicting the biomechanical response of the head. The simplified cylindrical, spherical surrogates and biofidelic human head models are subjected to field-relevant blast loads using these methods. The reflected overpressures at the surface and pressures inside the brain from the head models are qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated against the available experiments. Both methods capture the overall trends of experiments. Our results suggest that the accuracy of the ConWep method is mainly governed by the radius of curvature of the surrogate head. For the relatively smaller radius of curvature, such as cylindrical or spherical head surrogate, ConWep does not accurately capture decay of reflected blast overpressures and brain pressures. For the larger radius of curvature, such as the biofidelic human head, the predictions from ConWep match reasonably well with the experiment. For all the head surrogates considered, the reflected overpressure-time histories predicted by the Coupling method match reasonably well with the experiment. Coupling method uniquely captures the shadowing and union of shock waves governed by the geometry driven flow dynamics around the head. Overall, these findings will assist the bTBI modeling community to judiciously select an objective-driven modeling methodology.

Computation of Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. S. Chafi ◽  
G. Karami ◽  
M. Ziejewski
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Blast Wave ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Propagation Model ◽  
Head Model ◽  
Brain Response ◽  
Brain Responses ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Brain

In this paper, an integrated numerical approach is introduced to determine the human brain responses when the head is exposed to blast explosions. The procedure is based on a 3D non-linear finite element method (FEM) that implements a simultaneous conduction of explosive detonation, shock wave propagation, and blast-brain interaction of the confronting human head. Due to the fact that there is no reported experimental data on blast-head interactions, several important checkpoints should be made before trusting the brain responses resulting from the blast modeling. These checkpoints include; a) a validated human head FEM subjected to impact loading; b) a validated air-free blast propagation model; and c) the verified blast waves-solid interactions. The simulations presented in this paper satisfy the above-mentioned requirements and checkpoints. The head model employed here has been validated again impact loadings. In this respect, Chafi et al. [1] have examined the head model against the brain intracranial pressure, and brain’s strains under different impact loadings of cadaveric experimental tests of Hardy et al. [2]. In another report, Chafi et al. [3] has examined the air-blast and blast-object simulations using Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE) multi-material and Fluid-Solid Interaction (FSI) formulations. The predicted results of blast propagation matched very well with those of experimental data proving that this computational solid-fluid algorithm is able to accurately predict the blast wave propagation in the medium and the response of the structure to blast loading. Various aspects of blast wave propagations in air as well as when barriers such as solid walls are encountered have been studied. With the head model included, different scenarios have been assumed to capture an appropriate picture of the brain response at a constant stand-off distance of nearly 80cm (2.62 feet) from the explosion core. The impact of brain response due to severity of the blast under different amounts of the explosive material, TNT (0.0838, 0.205, and 0.5lb) is examined. The accuracy of the modeling can provide the information to design protection facilities for human head for the hostile environments.

Development and validation of a biofidelic head form model to assess blast-induced traumatic brain injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-267
Author(s):  
Devon Downes ◽  
Amal Bouamoul ◽  
Simon Ouellet ◽  
Manouchehr Nejad Ensan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Blast Wave ◽  
Skull Fracture ◽  
Free Field ◽  
Blast Loading ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Head Form

Traumatic Blast Injury (TBI) associated with the human head is caused by exposure to a blast loading, resulting in decreased level of consciousness, skull fracture, lesions, or death. This paper presents the simulation of blast loading of a human head form from a free-field blast with the end goal of providing insight into how TBI develops in the human head. The developed numerical model contains all the major components of the human head, the skull, and brain, including the tentorium, cerebral falx, and gray and white matter. A nonlinear finite element analysis was employed to perform the simulation using the Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian finite element method. The simulation captures the propagation of the blast wave through the air, its interaction with the skull, and its transition into the brain matter. The model quantifies the pressure histories of the blast wave from the explosive source to the overpressure on the skull and the intracranial pressure. This paper discusses the technical approach used to model the head, the outcome from the analysis, and the implication of the results on brain injury.

Simulation of Blast Induced Traumatic Brain Injury using Finite Element Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Krishnaveni ◽  
D. Dominic Xavier ◽  
R. Sarathkumar ◽  
G. Kavitha ◽  
M. Senbagan
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Blast Wave ◽  
Ambient Pressure ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Head Model ◽  
Stress Concentrations ◽  
The Brain

Because of increase in threat from militant groups and during war exposure to blast wave from improvised explosive devices, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a signature injury is on rise worldwide. During blast, the biological system is exposed to a sudden blast over pressure which is several times higher than the ambient pressure causing the damage in the brain. The severity of TBI due to air blast may vary from brief change in mental status or consciousness (termed as mild) to extended period of unconsciousness or memory loss after injuries (termed as severe). The blast wave induced impact on head propagates as shock wave with the broad spectrum of frequencies and stress concentrations in the brain. The primary blast TBI is directly induced by pressure differentials across the skull/fluid/soft tissue interfaces and is further reinforced by the reflected stress waves within the cranial cavity, leading to stress concentrations in certain regions of the brain. In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the behaviour of a human brain model subjected to blast wave based on finite element model using LSDYNA code. The parts of a typical human head such as skull, scalp, CSF, brain are modelled using finite element with properties assumed based on available literature. The model is subjected to blast from frontal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe of the brain. The interaction of the blast wave with the head and subsequent transformation of various forms of shock energy internally have been demonstrated in the human head model. The brain internal pressure levels and the shear stress distribution in the various lobes of the brain such as frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital are determined and presented.

Effects of Attached Body on Biomechanical Response of the Helmeted Human Head Under Blast

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Salimi Jazi ◽  
A. Rezaei ◽  
G. Karami ◽  
F. Azarmi ◽  
M. Ziejewski
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Blast Wave ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Blast Waves ◽  
The Body ◽  
Head Model ◽  
Mechanical Responses ◽  
Dynamic Nonlinear Analysis ◽  
Head Neck

The results of a computational study on the effect of the body on biomechanical responses of a helmeted human head under various blast load orientations are presented in this work. The focus of the work is to study the effects of the human head model boundary conditions on mechanical responses of the head such as variations of intracranial pressure (ICP). In this work, finite element models of the helmet, padding system, and head components are used for a dynamic nonlinear analysis. Appropriate contacts and conditions are applied between different components of the head, pads and helmet. Blast is modeled in a free space. Two different blast wave orientations with respect to head position are set, so that, blast waves tackle the front and back of the head. Standard trinitrotoluene is selected as the high explosive (HE) material. The standoff distance in all cases is one meter from the explosion site and the mass of HE is 200 grams. To study the effect of the body, three different boundary conditions are considered; the head-neck model is free; the base of the neck is completely fixed; and the head-neck model is attached to the body. Comparing the results shows that the level of ICP and shear stress on the brain are similar during the first five milliseconds after the head is hit by the blast waves. It explains the fact that the rest of the body does not have any contribution to the response of the head during the first 5 milliseconds. However, the conclusion is just reasonable for the presented blast situations and different blast wave incidents as well as more directions must be considered.

Relationship Between Blast Overpressure and Shell Thickness on the Fluid Pressure on a Cylinder Under Blast Loading

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veera Selvan ◽  
Namas Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Blast Wave ◽  
Shell Thickness ◽  
Fluid Pressure ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Blast Overpressure ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Mechanical Insult

The mechanics of blast wave-head interaction determines the magnitude of mechanical insult to the human head during a field explosion and subsequent brain injury. In this work, blast overpressure and shell thickness are related to fluid pressure based on experimental and computational methods. A fluid-filled cylinder is idealized as a two-dimensional analog of a skull-brain complex and is subjected to a Friedlander blast wave. Strain and pressure on the surface of the cylinder and pressure in the fluid (analogue of Intracranial pressure) are experimentally measured and compared with numerical simulation results. The validated numerical model shows that fluid pressure increases linearly with increase in reflected overpressures (ROP) for a given shell thickness. When the ROP is kept constant, fluid pressure increases linearly with the decrease in shell thickness. An equation is developed for predicting the fluid pressure for a given ROP and shell thickness.

The Effect of Shock Wave on a Human Head

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shailesh Ganpule ◽  
Linxia Gu ◽  
Guoxin Cao ◽  
Namas Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Blast Wave ◽  
Computational Models ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Early Time ◽  
Human Head ◽  
Finite Amplitude ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Shear Stress Level

When a pressure wave of finite amplitude is generated in air by a rapid release of energy, such as high-pressure gas storage vessel or the blast from dynamite, there may be undetected brain injuries even though protective armors prevent the penetration of the projectile. To study brain tissue injury and design a better personnel head armor under blast wave, computational models of human head have been developed. Models with and without helmet are built to quantify the intracranial pressure and shear stresses of head subjected to blast wave. All the models are compared against injury thresholds for intracranial pressure and shear stresses. Overall pressure and shear stress level is highest in model without helmet and lowest in model with helmet having foam layer on inner side of helmet. The results show that helmet reduces the pressure and shear stresses generated in the brain. However this reduction in pressure and shear stresses might not be sufficient to mitigate early time, blast induced, traumatic brain injury. The validated results will provide better understanding of the energy transfer characteristics of blast wave through helmet and the injury mechanism of human head.

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