Akin, John Edward.2009-06-042009-06-041991Voigt, Michael Hans Heinrich. "A finite element model of the tensional state of the human and canine diaphragms." (1991) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13546">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13546</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13546The static aspects of the diaphragm under Full Residual Capacity (full lung deflation) were studied. The membrane equations were used to describe the diaphragm. Based on the description, a finite element program was written to determine the position of the diaphragm under various loading conditions. Erect and supine specimens were studied. The results of the finite element model were found to be in agreement with physiological data from X-ray photographs.88 p.application/pdfengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.Biomedical engineeringPhysiologyBiologyEngineeringThesisThesis M.E. 1991 Voigt