[FEA technology applied in the design of CT table]

Area of Science:

• Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computational Mechanics

Context:

• Medical imaging equipment, such as CT patient tables, requires rigorous structural analysis.
• Ensuring the static strength and rigidity of medical devices is critical for patient safety and operational reliability.
• Traditional analysis methods may not fully capture the complex load conditions experienced by medical equipment.

Purpose:

• To develop a robust methodology for constructing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models of CT patient tables.
• To define appropriate boundary conditions and apply loads for accurate structural analysis.
• To validate the FEA model by comparing its results with experimental data.

Summary:

• A novel method for building and analyzing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models of CT patient tables is presented.
• The methodology includes simplifying complex actual models into ideal models for efficient load application and analysis.
• Static strength and rigidity analyses were performed, demonstrating the effectiveness of the developed FEA approach.

Impact:

• The study confirms the high accuracy of the FEA method through experimental validation.
• This research highlights the significant role of FEA technology in the innovation and development of medical equipment.
• The validated FEA methodology can be applied to optimize the design and ensure the safety of various medical devices.