Journal: Insects
Article Title: Numerical Modeling Reveals That Resistant Western Corn Rootworm Are Stronger Fliers than Their Susceptible Conspecifics
doi: 10.3390/insects15110834
Figure Lengend Snippet: Workflow diagram of a typical numerical modeling analysis using the finite element method (FEM): ( a ) starting with a real world problem or object (Bt-Corn-resistant western corn rootworm wingspan); ( b ) that is transformed into a physical model (venation shape wireframe of resistant and susceptible western corn rootworm); ( c ) from which mathematical characterization of the object (here a wing) subjected to forces and depending on its material properties, and shape elements is obtained; ( d ) and finally through a finite element model, displacement is obtained and the stresses and strains (collectively referred to as: ‘deformations’) determined. Load was applied on the z-axis.
Article Snippet: The 2D wireframe CAD models were introduced in ANSYS workbench to generate a 3D skeleton model for static structural analysis ( ).
Techniques: Western Blot, Transformation Assay