Finite Element Analysis of Footwear and Ground Interaction
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Good slip resistant tread patterns of outer-sole of military boot are vital to minimize the risk or severity of slip in combat and physical training situations. A series of non-linear, three-dimensional finite element analyses of footwear and ground interaction based upon the Drucker-Prager elastic-perfectly plastic material model was investigated. This study was aimed at how plastic failure of soil mass develops between the relative rigid boot outer-sole (cleats) and soft soil surfaces. The solid interaction models between rigid outersole of boot with five different typical tread patterns and soft soil surfaces have been modelled in ANSYS finite element code. The results were analysed and the suitable model was identified to reduce the failure.
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