A Finite Element Method for Deformable Models

P. Karaolani; G. D. Sullivan; K.D. Baker; M. J. Baines

doi:10.5244/c.3.13

Abstract

Deformable models of elastic structures have been proposed for use in image analysis. Previous work has used a variational approach, based on the EulerLagrange theory. In this paper an alternative mathematical treatment is introduced, based on a direct minimisation of the underlying energy integral using the Finite Element Method. The method is outlined and demonstrated, and its principal advantages for modelbased image interpretation are explained.

Keywords

Finite element methodMinimisation (clinical trials)Computer scienceInterpretation (philosophy)Applied mathematicsEnergy minimizationMathematical optimizationMathematicsAlgorithmStructural engineeringPhysicsEngineering

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University of Reading GB

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Year: 1989
Type: article
Pages: 13.1-13.6
Citations: 23
Access: Closed

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                                    P. Karaolani, 
                                
                                    G. D. Sullivan, 
                                
                                    K.D. Baker
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1989). 
                            A Finite Element Method for Deformable Models. 
                            
                            , 13.1-13.6.
                            https://doi.org/10.5244/c.3.13

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DOI: 10.5244/c.3.13