Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Frictional Forces on Flat Belts

Frictional Forces on Flat Belts

Flat belts are commonly used in various industrial applications for transmitting power from one pulley to another. When a flat belt is wrapped around a set of pulleys, it experiences different tensions at the driving pulley ends due to the friction between the belt and pulley surface. When the pulley moves in a counterclockwise direction, the tension T2 on the opposite side of the pulley where the belt is moving away from is higher than the tension T1 on the side where the belt is moving...

Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies

Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies

Virtual work is a powerful method used to solve problems involving several connected rigid bodies. When the system is in equilibrium, virtual work is zero. This allows the calculation of the resulting forces when a system undergoes a virtual displacement. When attempting to analyze such a system, first, use a free-body diagram, where an independent coordinate represents the configuration of the links, and mark its deflected position resulting from the positive virtual displacement.
Next,...

Beams

Beams

Beams are integral components of structural engineering and construction, designed to support loads applied at various points along their length. These long, straight members can be classified based on geometry, cross-section, support type, and equilibrium condition.
Based on geometry, beams can be straight, tapered, or curved. Straight beams are the most common type and have a constant cross-section throughout their length. Tapered beams, on the other hand, have a varying cross-section along...

Three Force Member

Three Force Member

A rigid body subjected to three forces acting at three points is known as a three-force member. These forces must have concurrent lines of action, except for parallel forces, where the lines of action are parallel.
For example, consider a dumpster connected to a pin support at point A and a pin attached to a hydraulic cylinder at point B.

Two-Dimensional Force System: Problem Solving

Two-Dimensional Force System: Problem Solving

Solving problems related to two-dimensional force systems is an essential aspect of mechanics and engineering. By applying the principles of vector analysis and force equilibrium, one can determine the effect of multiple forces acting on an object in a two-dimensional space.
The first step to solving a two-dimensional force system problem is to draw a free-body diagram of the object under consideration. This diagram helps identify all the external forces acting on the object, including their...

Shear and Bending Moment Diagram: Problem Solving

Shear and Bending Moment Diagram: Problem Solving

When analyzing a beam supporting concentrated loads and a distributed load, drawing the shear and bending moment diagrams is essential. These diagrams help understand the internal forces and moments acting on the beam, which is crucial for designing safe and efficient structures. Follow these steps to create the shear and bending moment diagrams:
Draw a Free-Body Diagram: Start by drawing a free-body diagram of the entire beam, including the concentrated loads, distributed load, and reaction...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

A Geometric Feature Tracking Approach for Noninvasive Patient-Specific Estimation of Leaflet Strain from 3D Images of Heart Valves.

Annals of biomedical engineering·2026

Same author

Validation of a simplified modeling approach to predict strain in the cartilage and labrum of the hip with application to femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

Journal of biomechanics·2026

Same author

Simulation of Transcatheter Therapies for Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation in an Open-Source Finite Element Simulation Framework.

Annals of biomedical engineering·2026

Same author

Effects of bone deformation on patient-specific finite element predictions of hip chondrolabral mechanics.

Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials·2026

Same author

Quantifying dynamic muscle lengths and moment arms of musculoskeletal joints using FEBio studio: A demonstration in the glenohumeral joint.

Journal of biomechanics·2026

Same author

Increasing levels of craniocervical junction fusion increase cervical annulus stress and facet joint forces while decreasing cervical motion.

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 23, 2026

Building Finite Element Models to Investigate Zebrafish Jaw Biomechanics

Building Finite Element Models to Investigate Zebrafish Jaw Biomechanics

Published on: December 3, 2016

FEBio: finite elements for biomechanics.

Steve A Maas¹, Benjamin J Ellis, Gerard A Ateshian

¹Department of Bioengineering, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering

|April 10, 2012

Summary

FEBio is an open-source finite element (FE) software suite designed for computational solid biomechanics. It offers a flexible, tailored environment for researchers, improving model development and results dissemination.

More Related Videos

Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion

Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion

Published on: April 11, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 23, 2026

Building Finite Element Models to Investigate Zebrafish Jaw Biomechanics

Building Finite Element Models to Investigate Zebrafish Jaw Biomechanics

Published on: December 3, 2016

Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion

Subject-specific Musculoskeletal Model for Studying Bone Strain During Dynamic Motion

Published on: April 11, 2018

Area of Science:

Computational solid biomechanics
Biomechanical engineering
Finite element analysis

Background:

Commercial software limitations in biomechanics research.
Lack of tailored, flexible software hinders progress and dissemination.
Need for specialized tools in computational solid biomechanics.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce FEBio, an open-source finite element framework for biomechanics.
Provide an overview of FEBio's theoretical basis and features.
Address the need for a flexible, tailored software environment in the field.

Main Methods:

Development of FEBio, a nonlinear implicit finite element framework in C++.
Implementation of biomechanically relevant modeling scenarios, constitutive models, and boundary conditions.
Rigorous software verification using the FEBio Verification Suite and comparison with established codes.

Main Results:

FEBio offers specialized tools for biomechanics research.
The software demonstrates high performance on modern architectures.
Verification confirms the accuracy and reliability of FEBio simulations.

Conclusions:

FEBio provides a tailored, open-source solution for computational solid biomechanics.
The software enhances research progress and dissemination of models and results.
FEBio, with PREVIEW and POSTVIEW, offers a comprehensive environment for biomechanics R&D.