Journal of Biomechanical Engineering

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Volume 118, Issue 4

November 1996

ISSN 0148-0731

EISSN 1528-8951

Technical Papers

A New Approach to Mechanical Testing and Modeling of Biological Tissues, With Application to Blood Vessels

L. J. Brossollet, R. P. Vito

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 433–439. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796028

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Approach to Mechanical Testing and Modeling of Biological Tissues, With Application to Blood Vessels

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Topics: Biological tissues , Blood vessels , Mechanical testing , Modeling , Algorithms , Constitutive equations , Data collection , Databases , Experimental design , Principal component analysis

The Effect of Age on Residual Strain in the Rat Aorta

A. Badreck-Amoudi, C. K. Patel, T. P. C. Kane, S. E. Greenwald

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 440–444. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796029

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Age on Residual Strain in the Rat Aorta

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Topics: Aorta , Stress , Vessels , Wall thickness , Bifurcation , Cardiovascular system , Cylinders , Geometry , Kidney , Pressure

Influence of Elastic Nonlinearity on Arterial Anastomotic Compliance

G. S. Schajer, S. I. Green, A. P. Davis, Y. N.-H. Hsiang

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 445–451. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796030

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Elastic Nonlinearity on Arterial Anastomotic Compliance

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Topics: Elasticity , Physiology , Pressure , Stiffness , Stress-strain curves

A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method for Large Elastic Deformations of Ventricular Myocardium: I—Cylindrical and Spherical Polar Coordinates

K. D. Costa, P. J. Hunter, J. M. Rogers, J. M. Guccione, L. K. Waldman, A. D. McCulloch

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 452–463. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796031

Abstract

View articletitled, A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method for Large Elastic Deformations of Ventricular Myocardium: I—Cylindrical and Spherical Polar Coordinates

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Topics: Deformation , Finite element methods , Myocardium , Degrees of freedom , Anisotropy , Compression , Cylinders , Disks , Errors , Interpolation

A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method for Large Elastic Deformations of Ventricular Myocardium: II—Prolate Spheroidal Coordinates

K. D. Costa, P. J. Hunter, J. S. Wayne, L. K. Waldman, J. M. Guccione, A. D. McCulloch

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 464–472. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796032

Abstract

View articletitled, A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method for Large Elastic Deformations of Ventricular Myocardium: II—Prolate Spheroidal Coordinates

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Topics: Deformation , Finite element methods , Myocardium , Stress , Anisotropy , Degrees of freedom , Elasticity , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Three-dimensional models

Constitutive Laws for Biomechanical Modeling of Refractive Surgery

Michael R. Bryant, Peter J. McDonnell

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 473–481. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796033

Abstract

View articletitled, Constitutive Laws for Biomechanical Modeling of Refractive Surgery

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Topics: Biomechanics , Constitutive equations , Modeling , Surgery , Cornea , Finite element model , Anisotropy , Displacement , Fibers , Isotropy

Aspects of the Mechanics of Lobed Liposomes

D. C. Pamplona, C. R. Calladine

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 482–488. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796034

Abstract

View articletitled, Aspects of the Mechanics of Lobed Liposomes

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Topics: Buckling , Chain , Equilibrium (Physics) , Lipid bilayers , Optical microscopy , Osmosis , Shapes , Shear (Mechanics) , Stiffness , Thin shells

Fluid Dynamics of a Partially Collapsible Stenosis in a Flow Model of the Coronary Circulation

Maria Siebes, Charles S. Campbell, David Z. D’Argenio

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 489–497. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796035

Abstract

View articletitled, Fluid Dynamics of a Partially Collapsible Stenosis in a Flow Model of the Coronary Circulation

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Pressure , Cardiac cycle , Pressure drop , Collapse , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hemodynamics , Latex

Quasisteady Behavior of Pulsatile, Confined, Counterflowing Jets: Implications for the Assessment of Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation

R. Y. Grimes, G. A. Pulido, R. A. Levine, A. P. Yoganathan

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 498–505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796036

Abstract

View articletitled, Quasisteady Behavior of Pulsatile, Confined, Counterflowing Jets: Implications for the Assessment of Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation

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Topics: Jets , Momentum , Dimensional analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Turbulence

Flow Input Waveform Effects on the Temporal and Spatial Wall Shear Stress Gradients in a Femoral Graft-Artery Connector

C. Kleinstreuer, M. Lei, J. P. Archie, Jr.

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 506–510. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796037

Abstract

View articletitled, Flow Input Waveform Effects on the Temporal and Spatial Wall Shear Stress Gradients in a Femoral Graft-Artery Connector

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Shear stress , Failure , Junctions , Transients (Dynamics) , Blood flow , Computer-aided design , Hemodynamics , Probability , Risk

Pulsatile Albumin Transport in Large Arteries: A Numerical Simulation Study

G. Rappitsch, K. Perktold

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 511–519. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796038

Abstract

View articletitled, Pulsatile Albumin Transport in Large Arteries: A Numerical Simulation Study

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Topics: Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Convection , Navier-Stokes equations , Pulsatile flow , Atherosclerosis , Boundary layers , Boundary-value problems , Cardiac cycle , Diffusion (Physics)

A Computational Pulsatile Model of the Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis: The Influence of Pulmonary Forward Flow

Francesco Migliavacca, Marc R. de Leval, Gabriele Dubini, Riccardo Pietrabissa

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 520–528. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796039

Abstract

View articletitled, A Computational Pulsatile Model of the Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis: The Influence of Pulmonary Forward Flow

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pulmonary artery , Hemodynamics , Lung , Blood flow , Surgery , Blood , Diseases , Engineering simulation , Finite element model

Computational Evaluation of Intraventricular Pressure Gradients Based on a Fluid-Structure Approach

A. Redaelli, F. M. Montevecchi

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 529–537. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796040

Abstract

View articletitled, Computational Evaluation of Intraventricular Pressure Gradients Based on a Fluid-Structure Approach

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Topics: Fluids , Pressure gradient , Pressure , Displacement , Boundary-value problems , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Approximation , Blood flow , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Motion of Red Blood Cells in Capillaries With Variable Cross-Sections

T. W. Secomb, R. Hsu

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 538–544. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796041

Abstract

View articletitled, Motion of Red Blood Cells in Capillaries With Variable Cross-Sections

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Topics: Cross section (Physics) , Erythrocytes , Blood flow , Deformation , Flow (Dynamics) , Vessels , Viscosity , Biological tissues , Cell membranes , Elasticity

Fracture of Articular Cartilage

Michele V. Chin-Purcell, Jack L. Lewis

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 545–556. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796042

Abstract

View articletitled, Fracture of Articular Cartilage

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Topics: Cartilage , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture toughness , Failure , Knudsen number , Brittleness , Deformation , Errors , Stiffness , Urethane elastomers

The Effect of Diabetes on the Viscoelastic Properties of Rat Knee Ligaments

J. J. Duquette, P. Grigg, A. H. Hoffman

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 557–564. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796043

Abstract

View articletitled, The Effect of Diabetes on the Viscoelastic Properties of Rat Knee Ligaments

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Topics: Diabetes , Knee , Viscoelasticity , Biological tissues , Storage , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Elasticity , Materials properties , Mechanical properties , Stress

An Evaluation of Optimization Techniques for the Prediction of Muscle Activation Patterns During Isometric Tasks

Thomas S. Buchanan, David A. Shreeve

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 565–574. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796044

Abstract

View articletitled, An Evaluation of Optimization Techniques for the Prediction of Muscle Activation Patterns During Isometric Tasks

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Topics: Muscle , Optimization , Stress , Degrees of freedom , Physiology , Electromyography , Error analysis , Errors , Fatigue , Fibers

The Relationship Between Loading Conditions and Fracture Patterns of the Proximal Femur

K. H. Yang, K.-L. Shen, C. K. Demetropoulos, A. I. King, P. Kolodziej, R. S. Levine, R. H. Fitzgerald, Jr.

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 575–578. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796045

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View articletitled, The Relationship Between Loading Conditions and Fracture Patterns of the Proximal Femur

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Stress , Hip fractures , Weight (Mass) , Muscle

An Analysis of Crack Propagation Paths at Implant/ Bone-Cement Interfaces

B. A. O. McCormack, P. J. Prendergast

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 579–585. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796047

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View articletitled, An Analysis of Crack Propagation Paths at Implant/ Bone-Cement Interfaces

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Topics: Bone , Cements (Adhesives) , Crack propagation , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Prostheses , Arthroplasty , Bearings , Design , Fracture mechanics

An Instrumented Spacial Linkage for Monitoring Relative Three-Dimensional Motion Between Fracture Fragments

T. N. Gardner, M. Evans, P. J. Kyberd

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 586–594. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796048

Abstract

View articletitled, An Instrumented Spacial Linkage for Monitoring Relative Three-Dimensional Motion Between Fracture Fragments

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Linkages , Bone , Degrees of freedom , Displacement , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Errors , Hall effect , Junctions

Technical Briefs

Mechanisms of Thoracic Injury in Frontal Impact

Narayan Yoganandan, Richard M. Morgan, Rolf H. Eppinger, Frank A. Pintar, Anthony Sances, Jr., Alan Williams

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 595–597. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796049

View articletitled, Mechanisms of Thoracic Injury in Frontal Impact

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Topics: Wounds

Design and Assessment of an Adaptive Intermittent Cervical Traction Modality With EMG Biofeedback

M. Y. Lee, M. K. Wong, F. T. Tang, W. H. Chang, W. K. Chiou

J Biomech Eng. November 1996, 118(4): 597–600. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2796050

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Assessment of an Adaptive Intermittent Cervical Traction Modality With EMG Biofeedback

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Topics: Design , Electromyography , Traction , Muscle , Force control , Computer software , Computers , Control equipment , Hardware , Relaxation (Physics)

Technical Papers

A New Approach to Mechanical Testing and Modeling of Biological Tissues, With Application to Blood Vessels

The Effect of Age on Residual Strain in the Rat Aorta

Influence of Elastic Nonlinearity on Arterial Anastomotic Compliance

A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method for Large Elastic Deformations of Ventricular Myocardium: I—Cylindrical and Spherical Polar Coordinates

A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method for Large Elastic Deformations of Ventricular Myocardium: II—Prolate Spheroidal Coordinates

Constitutive Laws for Biomechanical Modeling of Refractive Surgery

Aspects of the Mechanics of Lobed Liposomes

Fluid Dynamics of a Partially Collapsible Stenosis in a Flow Model of the Coronary Circulation

Quasisteady Behavior of Pulsatile, Confined, Counterflowing Jets: Implications for the Assessment of Mitral and Tricuspid Regurgitation

Flow Input Waveform Effects on the Temporal and Spatial Wall Shear Stress Gradients in a Femoral Graft-Artery Connector

Pulsatile Albumin Transport in Large Arteries: A Numerical Simulation Study

A Computational Pulsatile Model of the Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis: The Influence of Pulmonary Forward Flow

Computational Evaluation of Intraventricular Pressure Gradients Based on a Fluid-Structure Approach

Motion of Red Blood Cells in Capillaries With Variable Cross-Sections

Fracture of Articular Cartilage

The Effect of Diabetes on the Viscoelastic Properties of Rat Knee Ligaments

An Evaluation of Optimization Techniques for the Prediction of Muscle Activation Patterns During Isometric Tasks

The Relationship Between Loading Conditions and Fracture Patterns of the Proximal Femur

An Analysis of Crack Propagation Paths at Implant/ Bone-Cement Interfaces

An Instrumented Spacial Linkage for Monitoring Relative Three-Dimensional Motion Between Fracture Fragments

Technical Briefs

Mechanisms of Thoracic Injury in Frontal Impact

Design and Assessment of an Adaptive Intermittent Cervical Traction Modality With EMG Biofeedback

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