Reconstruction and physical fit analysis of fragmented skeletal remains using 3D imaging and printing

Collings

doi:10.1016/j.fsir.2020.100114

Reconstruction and physical fit analysis of fragmented skeletal remains using 3D imaging and printing

Collings

Authors

Amber Collings a.j.collings@keele.ac.uk

Abstract

Physical fit analysis (PFA) entails physically fitting fragmented evidence together to determine shared origin. PFA can be challenging to conduct with bone fragments particularly when fragile, sharp, or embedded in other materials. Three-dimensional (3D) imaging and printing techniques can circumvent these challenges. We compare two different 3D imaging techniques, micro computed tomography (µCT) and structured light scanning (SLS). By generating virtual 3D models and prints of burned human bone fragments, we test the suitability of these imaging techniques and subsequent 3D printing for PFA. We found 3D imaging and printing allowed for effective PFA without excessively handling the original fragments.

Acceptance Date	Jun 1, 2020
Publication Date	Jun 4, 2020
Journal	Forensic Science International: Reports
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	100114 - 100114
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsir.2020.100114
Publisher URL	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910720300633?via%3Dihub