TY - JOUR
T1 - Finite element modelling for footwear design and evaluation
T2 - A systematic scoping review
AU - Song, Yang
AU - Shao, Enze
AU - Bíró, István
AU - Baker, Julien Steven
AU - Gu, Yaodong
N1 - This work was supported by the Major Program of the National Social Science Foundation of China (Grant number: 19ZDA352), Philosophy and Social Sciences Project of Zhejiang Province of China (Grant number: 22NDQN223YB), Public Welfare Science and Technology Project of Ningbo of China (Grant number: 2021S134), and K. C. Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University. Yang Song is currently supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC, Grant number: 202008330001).
This study was sponsored by the Major Program of the National Social Science Foundation of China (Grant number: 19ZDA352), the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant number: 2018YFF0300903), Philosophy and Social Sciences Project of Zhejiang Province of China (Grant number: 22NDQN223YB), Public Welfare Science and Technology Project of Ningbo of China (Grant number: 2021S134), and K. C. Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University. Yang Song is currently supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC, Grant number: 202008330001).
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PY - 2022/10
Y1 - 2022/10
N2 - Finite element modelling has become an efficient tool for an in-depth understanding of the foot, footwear biomechanics and footwear optimization. The aim of this paper was to provide an updated overview in relation to the footwear finite element (FE) analysis published since 2000. The paper will attempt to outline the main challenges and research gaps that need confronting in the further development of realistic and accurate models for clinical and industrial applications. English databases of the Web of Science and PubMed were used to search (‘finite element’ OR ‘FEA’ OR ‘computational model’) AND (‘shoe’ OR ‘footwear’) until 16 December 2021. Articles that conducted FE analyses on the whole foot and footwear structures were included in this review. Twelve articles met the eligibility criteria, and were grouped into three categories for further analysis, (1) finite element modelling of the foot and high-heeled shoes; (2) finite element modelling of the foot and boot; (3) finite element modelling of the foot and sports shoe. Even though most of the existing foot-shoe FE analyses were performed under certain simplifications and assumptions, they have provided essential contributions in identifying the mechanical response of the foot in casual or athletic footwear. Further to this, the results have provided information in relation to optimizing footwear design to enhance functional performance. Nevertheless, further simulations still present several challenges, including reliable data information for geometry reconstruction, the balance between accurate details and computational cost, accurate representations of material properties, realistic boundary and loading conditions, and thorough model validation. In addition, some research gaps in terms of the coverage of footwear design, the consideration of insole/orthosis and socks, and the internal and external validity of the FE design should be fully covered.
AB - Finite element modelling has become an efficient tool for an in-depth understanding of the foot, footwear biomechanics and footwear optimization. The aim of this paper was to provide an updated overview in relation to the footwear finite element (FE) analysis published since 2000. The paper will attempt to outline the main challenges and research gaps that need confronting in the further development of realistic and accurate models for clinical and industrial applications. English databases of the Web of Science and PubMed were used to search (‘finite element’ OR ‘FEA’ OR ‘computational model’) AND (‘shoe’ OR ‘footwear’) until 16 December 2021. Articles that conducted FE analyses on the whole foot and footwear structures were included in this review. Twelve articles met the eligibility criteria, and were grouped into three categories for further analysis, (1) finite element modelling of the foot and high-heeled shoes; (2) finite element modelling of the foot and boot; (3) finite element modelling of the foot and sports shoe. Even though most of the existing foot-shoe FE analyses were performed under certain simplifications and assumptions, they have provided essential contributions in identifying the mechanical response of the foot in casual or athletic footwear. Further to this, the results have provided information in relation to optimizing footwear design to enhance functional performance. Nevertheless, further simulations still present several challenges, including reliable data information for geometry reconstruction, the balance between accurate details and computational cost, accurate representations of material properties, realistic boundary and loading conditions, and thorough model validation. In addition, some research gaps in terms of the coverage of footwear design, the consideration of insole/orthosis and socks, and the internal and external validity of the FE design should be fully covered.
KW - Finite element analysis
KW - Foot
KW - Footwear
KW - Biomechanics
KW - Contact interaction
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U2 - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10940
DO - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10940
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85139728932
SN - 2405-8440
VL - 8
JO - Heliyon
JF - Heliyon
IS - 10
M1 - e10940
ER -