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The finite-element method allows one to model a structure as an assemblage of simple elements, using a digital computer. Its strong point is its ability to handle complexities, nonuniformities and irregularities such as abound in living systems. This paper discusses some recent developments in the use of this method to model the eardrum and related structures, including the generation of eardrum models with various mesh resolutions; their use in studying the system’s natural frequencies and the effects of damping; and the creation of models of auditory structures other than the eardrum.
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Robert, W., Funnell, J. (1983). Recent Developments in Modelling the Eardrum and Related Structures Using the Finite-Element Method. In: de Boer, E., Viergever, M.A. (eds) Mechanics of Hearing. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6911-7_3
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