Computational Design of External Breast Prothesis According to Physical Properties of Elastomeric Materials

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Edwin A. Ramírez
Iliana Corona
Fermín C. Aragón
B. Alemón
Y. Ramírez

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This paper presents a computational design for an external breast prosthesis by means of a finite element analysis (FEA) according to theoretical physical properties of an elastomeric material. The first 3D model design was created using anthropometrics dimensions of a woman and a CAD software. Afterwards the model was analyzed through FEA and computational simulations based on mechanical loads applied to the prosthesis during the daily activities of a woman and on the physical properties of the elastomeric material selected, in this case, the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The performance evaluation of the prosthesis was made following the Mooney-Rivlin mathematical model for elastomers. The 3D design obtained with displacements and distribution of stress due the loads applied, could be prototyped by 3d printing process or a molding process to make an external breast prosthesis that mimics to a real breast.

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Ramírez, E. A., Corona, I., C. Aragón, F., Alemón, B., & Ramírez, Y. (2020). Computational Design of External Breast Prothesis According to Physical Properties of Elastomeric Materials. Memorias Del Congreso Nacional De Ingeniería Biomédica, 7(1), 493–500. Retrieved from https://memoriascnib.mx/index.php/memorias/article/view/802
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