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ANALISIS PENGARUH GEOMETRI LUKA TERHADAP DISTRIBUSI TEGANGAN MEKANIS PADA PROSES PENUTUPAN LUKA MENGGUNAKAN METODE ELEMEN HINGGA
The biomechanics of wound closure are profoundly influenced by the distribution of mechanical stress in the surrounding tissue. This study investigated how wound geometry influences stress distribution during closure using Finite Element Analysis. Simulations on a silicone rubber skin analog tested four shapes (circular, square, triangular, and irregular) under varying tensile loads. The results showed that the circular wound generated the most uniform stress distribution, while shapes with sharp corners (square and triangular) exhibited significant stress concentrations. The triangular shape produced the highest peak stress (0.098 MPa). An applied load of 1.5 N was identified as optimal. The study concludes that a circular geometry is the most effective configuration for promoting balanced mechanical conditions during wound closure. These findings highlighted the significant effect of geometric variations on local mechanical responses of elastic materials, demonstrating how stress concentration can hinder uniform deformation. The Finite Element Method provided valuable visualization of stress contours and quantitative comparison across different wound shapes. This study provided a biomechanical basis for understanding the influence of wound geometry and mechanical load on the wound closure process, which can support the development of wound closure devices and techniques that minimize stress concentration and promote optimal healing outcomes.