Abstract
Differential infrared thermography represents the emergence of a new experimental technique for biomechanical application. It provides a means of analysis which is based on an unexploited physical phenomenon, thus offering an entirely new range of research opportunities. This method also provides an effective full-field alternative to current experimental strain analysis techniques. Thermographical analysis showed consistent results for an orthotropic material such as bone. By establishing the feasibility of this particular technique with a controlled test specimen, material parameters can be developed lending to the analysis of a more complex structure such as an entire femur. In conclusion, this study has shown that differential infrared thermography is a useful technique for qualitative and quantitative biomechanical applications.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 81-84 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Applied Mechanics Division, AMD |
| Volume | 98 |
| State | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Biomechanics Symposium - 1989 - San Diego, CA, USA Duration: Jul 9 1989 → Jul 12 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanical Engineering