Finite Element Analysis Stress Data for Tupandactylus Navigans Bite

1009.9 MB of raw von Mises stress data from finite element models analyzing the bite biomechanics of the pterosaur Tupandactylus navigans. The dataset, authored by Richard Buchmann, supports the manuscript on this tapejarid species from the Lower Cretaceous Crato Formation of Brazil.

Use Cases

• Validate finite element model results by analyzing the distribution of von Mises stresses across the jaw structure.
• Compare biomechanical performance across different pterosaur taxa using von Mises stress data from this Tapejaridae specimen.
• Correlate von Mises stress patterns with anatomical features described in the manuscript on Tupandactylus navigans functional anatomy.

Strengths

• Dataset size of 1009.9 MB indicates substantial raw output data from the finite element analysis.
• Data is directly tied to a published manuscript on pterosaur bite biomechanics, providing clear research context.
• Specific focus on the tapejarid pterosaur Tupandactylus navigans offers niche data for paleobiomechanics.

Limitations

• Data format is RPT, which may require specialized software or parsers for analysis and is not a standard tabular format.
• The dataset contains raw model output without documented columns or sample data, complicating immediate interpretation.
• Scope is limited to a single species (Tupandactylus navigans) from one geological formation, reducing comparative breadth.

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Richard Buchmann.

Collection Method

Generated via finite element analysis for biomechanical modeling.

Time Range

Lower Cretaceous period.

Freshness

Last updated March 13, 2026.

Geography

Crato Formation, Brazil.