Boundary conditions and loadings are shown in Figure 50.1: Schematic of Brain Axial Section with Boundary Conditions.

For the outer surface of the cross-section, the X and Y degrees of freedom are fixed. Pore pressure is zero, and the temperature is 37 °C (average human temperature).

For the inner surface, a thermal boundary of temperature equal to 39 °C and a pressure loading of 666.61 Pa are applied.

For the whole body, an initial temperature of 37 °C is applied.