A Plugin Framework for Extending the Simulation Capabilities of FEBio

The FEBio software suite (www.febio.org) is a set of software tools for nonlinear finite element analysis in biomechanics and biophysics. FEBio employs mixture theory to account for the multi-constituent nature of biological materials, integrating the field equations for irreversible thermodynamics, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, mass transport with reactive species, and electrokinetics. This communication describes the development and application of a new "plugin" framework for FEBio. Plugins are dynamically linked libraries that allow users to add new features and to couple FEBio with other domain-specific software applications without modifying the source code directly.

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