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Example 2:
Analysis of coronary stents

Analysis of coronary stents

The analysis of coronary stent is carried out to optimize stent designs. On the other hand FE analysis can reduce in-vitro testing for stents. For this problem, the simulation of plastic material behavior has a great significance. In our laboratory experimental and analytical procedures are combined.


In the FE model both the mechanical boundary conditions of dilatation and the in-vivo fatigue loading can be simulated. The dilation of the stent in the FE analysis is additionally shown in a short animation.


Dilation of the stent in the FE analysis