Lumbar Spine Test

Figure 34: Setups for bending, shear and torsion tests on lumbar spine

The T12 load cell in the lumbar spine has been remodeled. A new spherical joint has been modeled at the bottom of the lumbar spine. Materials for the lumbar spine are from the EMI material tests. The test setups for bending, shear and torsion tests on the lumbar spine are shown in the figure above.

Results for Bending

Results for Shear

Results for Torsion