@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10004489, title = {Numerical Study on the Hazards of Gravitational Forces on Cerebral Aneurysms}, author = {Hashem M. Alargha and Mohammad O. Hamdan and Waseem H. Aziz}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Aerobatic and military pilots are subjected to high gravitational forces that could cause blackout, physical injuries or death. A CFD simulation using fluid-solid interactions scheme has been conducted to investigate the gravitational effects and hazards inside cerebral aneurysms. Medical data have been used to derive the size and geometry of a simple aneurysm on a T-shaped bifurcation. The results show that gravitational force has no effect on maximum Wall Shear Stress (WSS); hence, it will not cause aneurysm initiation/formation. However, gravitational force cause causes hypertension which could contribute to aneurysm rupture. }, journal = {International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering}, volume = {10}, number = {5}, year = {2016}, pages = {948 - 954}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10004489}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/113}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 113, 2016}, }