Large-volume, multi-use micro-computed tomography

该项目旨在通过引入大容量微型CT扫描仪来增强南澳大利亚和澳大利亚现有的X射线微型计算机断层扫描(CT)扫描能力。这将使大型和重型样本能够进行三维扫描，包括整个机器部件、肢体/节段、假肢设备、大型动物和脊椎动物、化石和植物根系。该项目预计将允许在扫描仪内放置实验测试台，以便在扫描时测试样本，如股骨或医疗器械的机械测试，以研究结构与功能的关系。这将建立无限的力学测试的计算机模拟，对于珍贵的标本来说很有价值。好处将包括帮助降低风险，制定产品决策和更高素质的劳动力。

This project aims to augment the existing X-ray micro-computed tomography (CT) scanning capabilities in South Australia and Australia by introducing a large-volume micro-CT scanner. This will enable three-dimensional scanning of large and heavy samples including whole machine parts, limbs/segments, prosthesis devices, large animals and vertebrates, fossils and plant root systems. The project expects to allow experimental testing rigs to be placed inside the scanner to test samples, such as mechanical testing of femurs or medical devices, while scanning, to study the structure-function relationships. This will build unlimited computer simulations of mechanical tests, valuable for precious specimens. Benefits will include aiding in risk reduction, decision making on products and a higher quality workforce.