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Lisa N MacFadden1, Philemon C Chan, Kevin H-H Ho

  • 1L-3 Communications/JAYCOR, San Diego, California 92121, USA. Lisa.MacFadden@L-3Com.com

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This study introduces a new model for predicting primary blast injury, considering blast direction and species variations. The model, validated with sheep data, aids in occupational and survivability assessments.

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  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Trauma Research
  • Computational Modeling

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  • Primary blast injury prediction is crucial for military and civilian safety.
  • Existing models often lack consideration for blast orientation and species-specific responses.
  • A refined model is needed to improve the accuracy of injury prediction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a model-based method for predicting primary blast injury.
  • To incorporate blast orientation and species differences into the prediction model.
  • To provide a tool for occupational safety and survivability analysis.

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  • Utilized extensive experimental data from over 1200 sheep exposed to air blasts.
  • Quantified lung injuries as percentage of contused surface area.

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  • Applied a modified Lobdell model to calculate thorax deformation and normalized work, accounting for blast loading.

    • Main Results:

    • Developed dose-response curves correlating normalized work with injury severity (trace, slight, moderate, severe).
    • Established a blast lethality correlation.
    • The model demonstrated accuracy in predicting injury outcomes based on computed normalized work.

    Conclusions:

    • The model, validated with sheep data, confirms previous findings on blast lung injury mechanisms.
    • Presents a validated anthropomorphic model for primary blast injury prediction.
    • The model is applicable for occupational safety and survivability analyses.