Drexel University Researchers 3D Scan Dreadnoughtus Schrani Bones

In a remote area of southern Patagonia, researchers from Drexel University found the most complete skeletal remains of a 65-ton supermassive dinosaur named Dreadnoughtus Schrani that had more than 70% of its bones intact. Lead researcher Dr. Kenneth Lacovara decided to try to use the skeleton to find out exactly how a creature that massive was able to exist on the ground and not collapse under its own weight. After he, his team and about one hundred volunteers spent 600 hours 3D scanning all 145 individual fossilized Dreadnoughtus bones, the 3D scans were turned into a biomechanical computer model of the dinosaur's leg. After testing the placement of 3D printed tendons and muscles, the working leg replica is capturing data that is helping researchers understand how the Dreadnoughtus walked. You can read more over on 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/123806/walk-with-largest-dinosaur/
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