Topics: Biological tissues , Mechanical properties , Stiffness , Bearings , Bone , Stress , Biodegradation , Biomaterials , Engineering systems and industry applications , Maintenance

Microstructural Constitutive Equation for Sprain Analysis

Zheying Guo, Raffaella De Vita

IMECE 2008; 7-11doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67709

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Topics: Accounting , Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Damage , Density , Fibers , Probability , Stiffness , Stress , Tendons

Nano-Filled Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications

Maximiano V. Ramos, Armstrong Frederick, Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily

IMECE 2008; 13-15doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67759

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Topics: Biomedicine , Polymer nanocomposites , Fillers (Materials) , Composite materials , Mechanical properties , Polymers , Biocompatibility , Biodegradation , Chemistry , Polymer composites

On the Bio-Mechanical Properties of a Dual-Porous Osteochondral Scaffold

Hajar Sharif, Yaser Shanjani, Mihaela Vlasea, Ehsan Toyserkani

IMECE 2008; 17-24doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68108

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Topics: Bone , Cartilage , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Maintenance , Modeling , Stiffness

Dynamic Analysis of Soft Tissues With Hard Inclusions

Baoxiang Shan, Assimina A. Pelegri

IMECE 2008; 25-30doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68558

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Soft tissues , Biological tissues , Imaging , Radiation (Physics) , Vibration , Acoustics , Biomechanics , Biomedical imaging , Cancer

Guided Axon Growth by Gradients of Adhesion in Collagen Gels

Harini G. Sundararaghavan, Gary A. Monteiro, David I. Shreiber

IMECE 2008; 31-37doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69124

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Topics: Adhesion , Spinal cord , Adhesives , Microfluidics , Patient treatment , Proteins

Bioengineering and Medical Applications

The Reaction of the Head and Neck to Blast Waves: Comparison to Blunt Impact

Timothy P. Harrigan

IMECE 2008; 39-42doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66061

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Topics: Waves , Rotation , Wounds , Brain , Finite element model , Fluids , Gelatin , Biological tissues , Deformation , Glass jars

Glass Ceramics for High-Resolution Imaging

J. A. Johnson, R. Weber, A. I. Kolesnikov, S. Schweizer

IMECE 2008; 43-48doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66205

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Topics: Glass ceramics , Imaging , Resolution (Optics) , Glass , Ceramics , X-rays , Electrons , Emissions , Grain boundaries , Heat

A Multi-Scale Modeling Based Theory for Mechanical Load Induced Cell Damage in a 3D Cell-Encapsulated Alginate Tissue Construct

Karen Chang Yan, Kalyani Nair, Wei Sun

IMECE 2008; 49-57doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66414

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Topics: Biological tissues , Damage , Multiscale modeling , Stress , Deformation , Manufacturing , Biological cells , Compression , Computer simulation , Physiology

Dynamics and Control of Electroporation

Susan Basile, Xiaopeng Zhao, Mingjun Zhang

IMECE 2008; 59-62doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66468

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Topics: Bifurcation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electroporation

Design and Development of an Elevating/Articulating Manual Wheelchair Legrest

Allen H. Hoffman, Eric D. Couture

IMECE 2008; 63-65doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66515

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Topics: Design , Wheelchairs , Knee , Pressure , Rotation , Risk , Spinal cord , Torque , Wounds

Engineering as a Tool in Assisted Reproduction: An Investigation Using Mathematical Modelling of Oxygen Transport in the Ovarian Follicle

Gabe P. Redding, John E. Bronlund

IMECE 2008; 67-75doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66519

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Topics: Assisted reproductive technology , Modeling , Oxygen , Fertilizer application , Fluids

Towards Autonomous Robot-Assisted Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery

A. C. Lehman, N. A. Wood, J. Dumpert, D. Oleynikov, S. M. Farritor

IMECE 2008; 77-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66614

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Topics: Endoscopic devices , Robots , Surgery , Biological tissues , Cavities , Geometry , Imaging

Effect of Inhaling Patterns on Aerosol Drug Delivery: CFD Simulation

Jinho Kim, Jim S. Chen

IMECE 2008; 83-91doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66685

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Topics: Aerosols , Computational fluid dynamics , Drug delivery systems , Simulation , Particulate matter , Air flow , Drugs , Flow (Dynamics) , Diseases , Respiratory system

Human Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque Growth Function and Progression Simulation Using Meshless GFD and Statistical Methods Based on Multi-Year In Vivo MRI

Chun Yang, Joseph D. Petruccelli, Zhongzhao Teng, Chun Yuan, Gador Canton, Fei Liu, Thomas S. Hatsukami, Dalin Tang

IMECE 2008; 93-94doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66759

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Topics: Atherosclerosis , Magnetic resonance imaging , Simulation , Wall thickness , Geometry , Rupture , Vessels , Dimensions , Simulation results , Solid models

Transient Thermal Response of Skin Tissue

Muge Pirtini Cetingul, Cila Herman

IMECE 2008; 95-96doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66961

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Computer technology , Imaging , Infrared imaging , Magnetic resonance imaging , Sensors , Shapes , Skin , Temperature

Failure of Three Cementless Modular Total Hip Arthroplasty Prostheses: A Retrieval Analysis

Manish Paliwal, D. Gordon Allan, Peter Filip

IMECE 2008; 97-105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66998

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Topics: Arthroplasty , Failure , Prostheses , Stress , Biological tissues , Corrosion , Cracking (Materials) , Deformation , Fracture (Process) , Low cycle fatigue

Fuzzy Logic Approach to Wireless Diagnostic Alarms in Anesthesia

D. Benjamin, H. Gholam Hosseini, A. Al-Jumaily, M. J. Harrison

IMECE 2008; 107-111doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67058

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Topics: Fuzzy logic , Pressure , Physiology , Patient monitoring , Principal component analysis , Surgery

Quantification of Arterial Stiffness Reduced Effect of Vessel Geometry

Shinichiro Ota, Toshitaka Yasuda, Takashi Saito

IMECE 2008; 113-114doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67086

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Topics: Geometry , Stiffness , Vessels , Wall thickness , Elasticity , Latex , Viscoelasticity , Blood vessels , Circuits , Hardening

Planar Robotic Systems for Upper-Limb Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Giulio Rosati, Riccardo Secoli, Damiano Zanotto, Aldo Rossi, Giovanni Boschetti

IMECE 2008; 115-124doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67273

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Topics: Robotics , Robots , Cables , Actuators , Control systems , Design , End effectors , Graphical user interfaces , Innovation , Manufacturing

Gastroesophageal Reflux 2D and 3D Steady State CFD Simulations

K. D. Odie, K. W. Moloney, B. P. McMahon, H. Gregersen

IMECE 2008; 125-132doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67360

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Steady state , Biological tissues , Damage , Junctions , Cancer , Diseases , Flow (Dynamics)

Finite Element Model for Investigation of Disc Degeneration Under Dynamic Loads

Taek Hyun Jang, Stephen Ekwaro-Osire, J. Brian Gill, Javad Hashemi

IMECE 2008; 133-138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67465

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Topics: Disks , Finite element model , Stress , Wounds , Cervical spine , Finite element analysis , Materials properties , Probability , Uncertainty , Accounting

Surrogate Arm Modal and Transient Response Computational Analysis

Alan Leung, Kirth Simmonds, Amit Bagchi, Peter Matic

IMECE 2008; 139-140doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67609

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Topics: Transients (Dynamics) , Frequency response , Transient analysis , Wounds , Biological tissues , Bone , Dynamic response , Finite element analysis , Impact testing , Kinematics

Biomimetic Prosthetic Knee Using Antagonistic Muscle-Like Activation

Ernesto C. Martinez-Villalpando, Jeff Weber, Grant Elliott, Hugh Herr

IMECE 2008; 141-143doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67705

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomimetics , Knee , Muscle , Design , Elasticity , Energy consumption , Engineering prototypes , Knee joint prostheses

Capture, Deformation, Rolling and Detachment of a Cell on an Adhesive Surface in a Shear Flow

Vijay Pappu, Prosenjit Bagchi

IMECE 2008; 145-149doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67742

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Topics: Adhesives , Deformation , Shear flow , Simulation , Bond strength , Flow (Dynamics) , Adhesion , Cell membranes , Computer simulation , Leukocytes

Biomechanical Device Towards Quantitative Massage

Hansong Zeng, Yi Zhao, Timothy Butterfield, Sudha Agarwal, Haq Furqan, Thomas Best

IMECE 2008; 151-157doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67924

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Topics: Biomechanics , Biological tissues , Muscle , Patient treatment , Stress , Blood flow , Fibers , Leukocytes , Relaxation (Physics) , Statistics

Evaluation of the Effect of Cement Viscosity on Cement Mantle in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Manish Paliwal, Brian Kern, D. Gordon Allan

IMECE 2008; 159-166doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67967

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Topics: Arthroplasty , Cements (Adhesives) , Knee , Viscosity , Bone , Stability , Failure , Prostheses

Compliant Control of Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Robots: Using Movement-Specific Models to Improve Controller Performance

Giulio Rosati, James E. Bobrow, David J. Reinkensmeyer

IMECE 2008; 167-174doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68234

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Topics: Control equipment , Robots , Robotics , Design , Engines , Motors , Patient treatment , Simulation , Virtual reality

Development and Validation of a High Fidelity 3-D Computational Spine Model That Incorporates Spatial Material Density Variations

Ricardo A. Diaz-Silva, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn

IMECE 2008; 175-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68611

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Topics: Computerized tomography , Density , Human spine

Experimental Measurement of the Ski Boot Stiffness in Sagittal and Frontal Planes

Stefano Rossi, Paolo Cappa, Fabrizio Patane`

IMECE 2008; 183-186doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68774

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Topics: Stiffness , Stress , Displacement , Knee , Biomechanics , Cycles , Mechanical behavior , Polynomials , Robots , Testing

CFD Assisted Design of a Wearable Artificial Pump Lung Device

M. Ertan Taskin, Tao Zhang, Changfu Wu, Bartley P. Griffith, Zhongjun J. Wu

IMECE 2008; 187-193doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68843

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Design , Lung , Pumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Blood , Damage , Oxygen , Biocompatibility , Blood flow

Fabrication of Magnetic Nanocomposite Spheres for Targeted Drug Delivery

R. Asmatulu, A. Fakhari, H. L. Wamocha, H. H. Hamdeh, J. C. Ho

IMECE 2008; 195-198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69095

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Topics: Drug delivery systems , Emulsions , Evaporation , Magnetite , Manufacturing , Nanocomposites , Nanoparticles , PLGA

BioMEMS, Micro and Nano Systems in Medicine and Biology

Investigation Into the Crossflow Microfiltration Process Utilizing Ceramic Membrane Applied to Bacteria Reduction and Clarifying of Ac¸ai Juice

Renata Natsumi Haneda, Se´rgio Rodriques Fontes

IMECE 2008; 199-206doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66121

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Topics: Bacteria , Ceramics , Membranes , Microfiltration , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)

Micro Parts Assembly by Formation Controlled Euglena Group Using Their Phototaxis

Akitoshi Itoh, Shigehiko Houri, Wataru Tamura

IMECE 2008; 207-208doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66600

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Feedback , Laser beams , Lasers , Manufacturing , Transportation systems , Wear

Study the Effect of Anticancer Drugs on Human Breast Cancer Cells Using Three Dimensional Silicon Microstructures

Mehdi Nikkhah, Jeannine S. Strobl, Masoud Agah

IMECE 2008; 209-213doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66680

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Topics: Anticancer drugs , Cancer , Silicon , Drugs , Adhesion , Mechanical properties , Shapes

Feasibility of Delivering a Novel Synthetic Membrane Anchor to the Deep Lungs

E. El-Aklouk, A. M. Al-Jumaily, S. Henry

IMECE 2008; 215-216doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67056

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Topics: Lung , Membranes , Drugs , Particulate matter , Diseases , Drug delivery systems , Microscopes , Algorithms , Cancer , Cell membranes

Microfluidic Continuous Particle Separation via AC-Dielectrophoresis With 3D Electrodes

Barbaros C¸etin, Dongqing Li

IMECE 2008; 217-222doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67417

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Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Electrodes , Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Separation (Technology) , Reservoirs , Electric fields , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure

Study of Whole Blood Viscosity Using a Microfluidic Device

Hansong Zeng, Yi Zhao

IMECE 2008; 223-229doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67855

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Topics: Hemorheology , Microfluidics , Blood , Electrical resistance , Shear rate , Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Impedance (Electricity) , Sensors

Fabrication of Single and Multi-Layer Fibrous Biomaterial Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

Amrinder S. Nain, Eric Miller, Metin Sitti, Phil Campbell, Cristina Amon

IMECE 2008; 231-238doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67964

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Topics: Biomaterials , Manufacturing , Tissue scaffolds , Fibers , Adhesion , Biological cells , Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Blocks (Building materials) , Design

Design and Numerical Modeling of an On-Board Chemical Release Module for Motion Control of Bacteria-Propelled Swimming Micro-Robots

Bahareh Behkam, Amrinder S. Nain, Cristina H. Amon, Metin Sitti

IMECE 2008; 239-244doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68032

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Topics: Bacteria , Computer simulation , Design , Motion control , Robots , Engines , Motors , Transients (Dynamics) , Valves , Diffusion (Physics)

Biocompatible, Superparamagnetic, Flame Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Cellular Uptake and Toxicity Studies

Kivilcim Buyukhatipoglu, Tiffany A. Miller, Alisa Morss Clyne

IMECE 2008; 245-248doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68049

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Topics: Biocompatibility , Flames , Iron , Nanoparticles , Superparamagnetism , Endothelial cells , Magnetite , Particle size , Assaying , Cell membranes

Protein Adsorption in a Continuous Flow Microchannel Environment

Pin-Chuan Chen, Hong Wang, Daniel S. Park, Sunggook Park, Dimitris E. Nikitopoulos, Steven A. Soper, Michael C. Murphy

IMECE 2008; 249-253doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68094

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Proteins , Coating processes , Coatings , Absorption , Chain , Geometry , Microfluidics , Polymers

Biomolecular Activity Switch: An Application of Metallic Nanoparticle Plasmon Resonance and Femtosecond Pulsed Lasers

Joshua Alper, Kimberly Hamad-Schifferli

IMECE 2008; 255-257doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68104

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Topics: Lasers , Nanoparticles , Plasmons (Physics) , Resonance , Switches , Design , Machinery , Molecular machines , Nanorods , Probes

Remotely Powered, Hermetic RF MEMS Pressure Sensor

E. Andarawis, E. Berkcan, B. Kashef

IMECE 2008; 259-263doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68992

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Pressure sensors , Sensors , Electrical wires , Errors , Pressure

Dynamics and Control of Biomechanical Systems

Intention Tremor in Multiple Sclerosis: Measuring and Modelling Arm Dynamics and Elbow Torque

Laurence P. Ketteringham, Simon A. Neild, Rick A. Hyde, Rosie J. S. Jones, Angela Davies Smith

IMECE 2008; 267-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66140

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Topics: Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electromyography , Intention tremors , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Sensors , Torque , Feedback , Muscle

Otolith-Canal Optimal Interaction for Estimating Body Angular Velocity and Orientation Based on Two Kalman Filters

Karim A. Tahboub

IMECE 2008; 277-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66352

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Topics: Canals , Kalman filters , Signals , Errors , Filters

Modeling and Analysis of the Effect of Disc Degeneration, Artificial Disc Replacement and Spinal Fusion on the Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine

Andre P. Mazzoleni, Antonio Gonzalez, David Padgett, Lloyd A. Hey

IMECE 2008; 287-295doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66522

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Topics: Biomechanics , Disks , Lumbar spine , Modeling , Spinal fusion , Frequency response , Dampers , Intervertebral discs , Springs

Effects of Mass Distribution and Configuration on the Energetic Losses at Impacts of Bipedal Walking Systems

Josep Maria Font, Jo´zsef Ko¨vecses

IMECE 2008; 297-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66684

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Topics: Cycles , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energetics , Energy consumption , Musculoskeletal system , Nervous system , Pendulums , Space , Topology

A Supervisory Fuzzy-PID Controller for a MIMO Biped Robot Balance in Frontal Plane

Hesam Zomorodi-Moghadam, Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Farzam Farahmand

IMECE 2008; 307-314doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67118

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Topics: Control equipment , Robots

Structural Modeling and Dynamic Analysis of a Piezoelectric Forceps Actuator

Ken Susanto, Bingen Yang

IMECE 2008; 315-322doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67126

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Topics: Actuators , Dynamic analysis , Modeling , Feedback , Transfer functions , Biomedicine , Composite materials , Control systems , Frequency response , Sensors

Tracking Physiological Fatigue in Prolonged Load Carriage Walking Using Phase Space Warping and Smooth Orthogonal Decomposition

David B. Segala, David Chelidze, Albert Adams, Jeffrey M. Schiffman, Leif Hasselquist

IMECE 2008; 323-331doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67329

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Topics: Fatigue , Phase space , Physiology , Railroad passenger cars , Stress , Warping , Electromyography , Muscle , Oxygen , Biomechanics

A Dynamical Systems Approach to Stability Tracking of Treadmill Running

Christopher S. Adam, Ian R. Berry, Kevin M. Short, Diana I. Saly

IMECE 2008; 333-342doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67331

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Topics: Dynamic systems , Stability , Biomechanics , Delays , Dimensions , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fatigue , Gait analysis , Transients (Dynamics)

Dynamic Model Fuzzy Transition in DMC Type Controllers for Varying Dynamics in Bioreactors

Katty M. Cantero, Marco E. Sanjuan

IMECE 2008; 343-348doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67471

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Topics: Bioreactors , Control equipment , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Control systems , Design , Dynamic systems , Glucose , Predictive control , Pressure

A Mathematical Model of Parathyroid Hormone Response to Acute Changes in Plasma Ionized Calcium Concentration in Humans

Rajiv P. Shrestha, Yossi Chait, Christopher V. Hollot, Stuart Chipkin, Claus P. Schmitt

IMECE 2008; 349-358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67551

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Topics: Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Physiology , Clamps (Tools)

3-D Knee Biomechanics

Dumitru I. Caruntu

IMECE 2008; 359-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67633

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Topics: Biomechanics , Knee , Muscle , Algorithms , Cartilage , Contact modeling , Damage , Design , Knee joint prostheses , Modeling

An Approach Experimentally Based Modeling and Simulation of Human Motion

Jenchieh Lee, Henryk Flashner, Jill McNitt-Gray

IMECE 2008; 361-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67664

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Topics: Algorithms , Angular momentum , Chain , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Kinematics , Modeling , Simulation

Experimentally Based Modeling of Whole Body Movement During Contact

Joseph M. Munaretto, Jill L. McNitt-Gray, Henryk Flashner

IMECE 2008; 371-380doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67736

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Topics: Angular momentum , Center of mass , Displacement , Dynamic models , Errors , Impulse (Physics) , Kinematics , Modeling , Momentum , Musculoskeletal system

Changes in the Dynamic Stability of Walking in Active Healthy Older Adults Independent of Changes in Walking Speed

Hyun Gu Kang, Jonathan B. Dingwell

IMECE 2008; 381-384doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67807

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Topics: Dynamic stability , Risk , Stability

Simulated Compensatory Motion of Transradial Prostheses

Derek Lura, Rajiv Dubey, Stephanie L. Carey, M. Jason Highsmith

IMECE 2008; 385-392doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67842

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Topics: Prostheses , Simulation , Artificial limbs , Degrees of freedom , Rotation , Biomechanics , Cables , Design

Modeling of Relative Damping in Defining the Equilibrium Point Trajectory for the Human Arm Movement Control

Kai Chen, Richard A. Foulds, Sergei Adamovich, Qinyin Qiu, Katharine Swift

IMECE 2008; 393-397doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67879

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Topics: Damping , Equilibrium (Physics) , Modeling , Trajectories (Physics) , Kinematics , Brain , Computation , Human elbow , Sensors , Stability

Inverse Kinematic and Control Architecture of a Slave Manipulator for MR-Guided Brain Biopsy

C. Raoufi, A. A. Goldenberg, W. Kucharczyk, H. Hadian

IMECE 2008; 399-406doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68302

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Topics: Brain , Kinematics , Manipulators , Navigation , Needles , Surgery , Design , Magnetic resonance imaging , Robotics , Ablation (Vaporization technology)

A Multibody/Finite Element Non-Linear Formulation of a Two-Ligament Knee Joint

David Weed, Luis G. Maqueda, Michael A. Brown, Ahmed A. Shabana

IMECE 2008; 407-416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68444

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Knee , Deformation , Bone , Algebra , Algorithms , Constitutive equations , Diseases , Flexible structures , Geometry

Soft Sensor Design for Biodiesel Concentration in a Transesterification Reactor

Jaime Garci´a, Jose´ Posada, Pedro Villalba, Marco Sanjuan

IMECE 2008; 417-422doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68697

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Biodiesel , Design , Sensors

Performance Evaluation of HIC Component Testing Device With a Flexible Neck Using Computational Model

Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole, Hamid M. Lankarani

IMECE 2008; 423-429doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68712

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Topics: Performance evaluation , Testing , Aircraft , Wounds , Belts , Shapes

Bifurcation of Spatiotemporal Cardiac Alternans

Xiaopeng Zhao

IMECE 2008; 431-435doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68717

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Topics: Bifurcation , Spatiotemporal phenomena , Biological tissues , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Theoretical Prediction of Run Speed Distribution for a Molecular Motor

Sam Walcott, Neil M. Kad

IMECE 2008; 437-446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68761

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Topics: Molecular motors , Chemical energy , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Errors , Machinery , Motors , Proteins , Simulation , Stability

Yaw Rate and Velocity Tracking Control of a Hands-Free Bicycle

Dale L. Peterson, Mont Hubbard

IMECE 2008; 447-454doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68948

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Topics: Bicycles , Tracking control , Yaw , Torque , Control equipment , Wheels , Computer simulation , State feedback , Transfer functions

Complexity and Frailty: Multiscale Entropy of Balance Dynamics During Quiet Standing and Dual-Task: The Mobilize Boston Study

Hyun Gu Kang, Madalena Costa, Attila A. Priplata, Olga V. Starobinets, Ary L. Goldberger, Chung-Kang Peng, Dan K. Kiely, L. Adrienne Cupples, Lewis A. Lipsitz

IMECE 2008; 455-458doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68973

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Entropy , Control systems , Physiology , Pressure , Risk , Stress

Computer-Aided Analysis of Muscular Movement of Lower Limbs and Gait Change When Walking With Unstable Shoes

Changmin Pyo, Sungwoo Park, Namhoon Kim, Junghoon Kwon, Kunwoo Lee

IMECE 2008; 459-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69033

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Topics: Biomechanics , Computer software , Computer-aided engineering , Electromyography , Errors , Health care , Modeling , Muscle , Musculoskeletal system , Noise (Sound)

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Engineering

CFD Based Prediction Method of Thrombus Formation in Shear Flow and Its Validation

Masaaki Tamagawa, Sho Nagahama

IMECE 2008; 469-470doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67265

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Shear flow , Thrombosis , Flow (Dynamics) , Blood , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Pipes , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Pumps

Characterization of Aortic Root Compliance at Different Heights

Eric M. Sirois, Tsuicheng Chiu, Martin Fox, Wei Sun

IMECE 2008; 471-472doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67824

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Topics: Aorta , Biomechanics , Durability , Leakage , Mechanical properties , Risk , Safety , Surgery , Valves , Wounds

Computational and Experimental Investigation of Arterial Hemodynamics

William C. Rose, David Johnson, Justin Spaeth, Jonathan Edwards, Antony Beris

IMECE 2008; 473-480doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67860

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Topics: Hemodynamics , Vessels , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Blood , Blood vessels , Mechanical properties , Waves , Bifurcation , Blood flow

A Novel Assessment Technique for Prosthetic Valve Function: Employing a New Laboratory Approach to Characterize Projected Dynamic Valve Area and Vortex Formation Analysis

Jennifer Bartell, Olga Pierrakos, Lawrence Scotten

IMECE 2008; 481-482doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68575

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Valves , Vortices , Annulus , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Heart valve prostheses , Impulse (Physics) , Kinematics

Tubular Nitinol Knit Meshes for External Reinforcement of Saphenous Vein Grafts: A Numerical Design Study

Thomas Franz, Helena van der Merwe, Peter Zilla, Deon Bezuidenhout, B. Daya Reddy

IMECE 2008; 483-484doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68624

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Topics: Design , Nickel titanium alloys , Mechanical properties , Failure , Finite element analysis , Mechanical behavior , Optimization , Physiology , Structural design , Surgery

The Effect of Arterial Wall Deformability on Hemodynamics of CABG

Esfandyar Kouhi, Yos Morsi, S. H. Masood

IMECE 2008; 485-494doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-69199

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Topics: Hemodynamics , Blood flow , Coronary arteries , Degrees of freedom , Junctions , Physiology , Vortices

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On a New Passive Scalar Equation With Variable Mass Diffusivity

Fabio Gori, Andrea Boghi

IMECE 2008; 495-500doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66120

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Topics: Non-Newtonian fluids , Scalars , Turbulence

Portable Photonics Optical Detection System for Monitoring Molecular Oxygen and Photosensitizer Concentration in Photodynamic Therapy Milieu

A. Premasiri, G. Happawana, A. Rosen

IMECE 2008; 501-504doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66202

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Topics: Oxygen , Photodynamic therapy , Photonics , Photosensitizing agents , Photodiodes , Lasers , Blood , Light sources , Tumors , Cables

Porous Media Tumor Model for Light Penetration and Oxygen Diffusion During Photodynamic Therapy

A. Premasiri, G. Happawana, A. Rosen

IMECE 2008; 505-509doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66480

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Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Oxygen , Photodynamic therapy , Porous materials , Tumors , Biological tissues , Modeling , Photosensitizing agents , Cancer , Design

A Self-Powered Wireless Health and Environment Monitoring System

Ajay Singh, Vincent Koomson, Jaewook Yu, Goldie Nejat

IMECE 2008; 511-519doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67051

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Monitoring systems , System architecture , Vibration

An Efficient Method for Predicting Fracture of Hard Food Source

Nirdesh D. Patel, Ian Grosse, Dan Sweeney, David S. Strait, Peter W. Lucas, Barth Wright, Laurie R. Godfrey

IMECE 2008; 521-528doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67675

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Topics: Food products , Fracture (Materials) , Testing , Finite element model , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Stress , Brittleness , Computer software , Lasers

A Novel Device for Nonmagnetic Particle Navigation Using Ferrofluids Manipulated by Magnetic Fields

James A. Forte, Rifat Sipahi, Alper Ozturk

IMECE 2008; 529-535doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67724

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Topics: Ferrofluids , Magnetic fields , Navigation , Particulate matter

Calculation of Dynamic Coefficients for a Magnetically Levitated Artificial Heart Pump Using a CFD Approach

Alexandrina Untaroiu, Houston G. Wood, Paul E. Allaire, Timothy W. Dimond

IMECE 2008; 537-543doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67802

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Topics: Artificial hearts , Computational fluid dynamics , Pumps , Fluids , Impellers , Bearings , Magnetic bearings , Ventricular assist devices , Blood , Damping

Uncertainty Analysis for Biomechanical Injury of Cervical Spine Column

Taek Hyun Jang, Stephen Ekwaro-Osire, J. Brian Gill, Javad Hashemi

IMECE 2008; 545-551doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67857

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Topics: Biomechanics , Cervical spine , Uncertainty analysis , Wounds , Annulus , Disks , Young's modulus , Reliability , Chaos , Finite element analysis

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopic Assessment of Changes in Composition of Proteoglycans and Collagen in Developing Human Fetal Tarsal Bones

Jeremi Leasure, Roza Mahmoodian, Sorin Siegler, Franco Capaldi, Nancy Pleshko

IMECE 2008; 553-559doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67862

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Topics: Bone , Fourier transforms , Cartilage , Biological tissues , Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , Infrared imaging , Spectroscopy

Precise Bipolar Micro Dissection Means of an Adjustable Virtual Loop

R. Wenzel, J.-P. Wulfsberg

IMECE 2008; 561-564doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68700

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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Biological tissues , Dimensions , Electromagnetic fields , Metals , Needles , Probes , Surgery

Posters: Advances in Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering

Balloon/Stent Expansion Dynamics in Stenotic Arteries

M. R. Hyre, R. M. Pulliam

IMECE 2008; 565-573doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68060

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Stents , Stress , Deformation , Finite element analysis

Influence of Mechanical Load on Enzymatic Cleavage of Native Collagen

Ramin Zareian, Jeffrey W. Ruberti

IMECE 2008; 575-583doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68117

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Topics: Stress , Biological tissues , Creep , Enzymes , Strips , Cornea , Tissue engineering

Micro-CT Analysis of Human Trabecular Tissue From Coxo-Arthritis and Osteoporotic Samples

Franco Marinozzi, Fabiano Bini, Federico Patane`, Andrea Marinozzi, Rossella Bedini, Raffaella Pecci

IMECE 2008; 585-589doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68289

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Topics: Biological tissues , Osteoporosis , Bone , Hip joint prostheses , Surgery

Vibration and Acoustic in Biomedical Applications

A Viscoelastic Model of the Neonatal Respiratory System to Assess the Efficacy of CPAP Devices

Prasika I. Reddy, Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily, Geoff T. Bold

IMECE 2008; 591-595doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66212

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Topics: Continuous positive airway pressure , Respiratory system , Lung , Design

Monte-Carlo Simulation of Pressure Propagation in Elastic Arteries: Proposing a New Algorithm for the Clinical Assessment of Carotid-Femoral PWV

A. Mookerjee, A. M. Al-Jumaily, A. Lowe

IMECE 2008; 597-598doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66747

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Topics: Algorithms , Pressure , Simulation , Waves , Gaussian distribution , Physiology

Vascular Diseases and Arterial Pressure Wave Propagation

A. Mookerjee, A. M. Al-Jumaily, A. Lowe

IMECE 2008; 599-601doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66749

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Topics: Diseases , Pressure , Wave propagation , Atherosclerosis

Effects of Mechanical Vibration on Matrix Production and Proliferation of Three-Dimensional Cultured Chondrocytes

Yuta Takagi, Toshihiko Shiraishi, Shin Morishita, Ryohei Takeuchi, Tomoyuki Saito, Yuko Mikuni-Takagaki

IMECE 2008; 603-609doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66805

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Topics: Chondrocytes , Vibration , Cartilage , Artificial skin , Bearings , Biological tissues , Osteoarthritis , Weight (Mass)

An Evolving Network Model of Airway Smooth Muscle Crossbridge Dynamics and Length Adaptation

G. Ijpma, A. M. Al-Jumaily, S. P. Cairns

IMECE 2008; 611-613doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66826

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Muscle , Network models , Biological tissues , Bridges (Structures) , Physiology , Testing

Effects of Mechanical Vibration on Proliferation and Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells

Kei Suzuki, Toshihiko Shiraishi, Shin Morishita, Hiroshi Kanno

IMECE 2008; 615-620doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66831

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Topics: Stem cells , Vibration , Density , Plates (structures) , Aluminum plate , Brain , Excitation , Excitation systems , Hydrostatic pressure , Inertia (Mechanics)

An Investigation Into the Upper Arm Deformation Under Inflatable Cuff

H. Lan, A. M. Al-Jumaily, A. Lowe

IMECE 2008; 621-624doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67009

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Topics: Deformation , Biological tissues , Collapse , Compression , Finite element model , Geometry , Muscle , Simulation , Soft tissues

Effects of Acceleration Amplitude and Frequency of Mechanical Vibration on Cultured Osteoblasts

Tetsuo Shikata, Toshihiko Shiraishi, Shin Morishita, Ryohei Takeuchi

IMECE 2008; 625-633doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67221

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Topics: Osteoblasts , Vibration , Bone , Plates (structures) , Density , Excitation , Aluminum plate , Carbon dioxide , Chain , Excitation systems

Measurement of Dynamic Viscoelasticity of an Osteoblast Under Adhesive Condition Using a Piezoelectric Vibrator

Toshihiko Shiraishi, Takafumi Onishi, Shin Morishita, Ryohei Takeuchi

IMECE 2008; 635-640doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67235

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Topics: Adhesives , Osteoblasts , Viscoelasticity , Bone , Glass , Deflection , Piezoelectric actuators , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Elastic constants , Elongation

The Audible Human Project: Modeling Subject-Specific Sound Transmission in the Lungs and Torso

Thomas J. Royston, Zoujun Dai, Marco Mazzucco

IMECE 2008; 641-642doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67604

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Topics: Lung , Modeling , Sound , Acoustics , Boundary element methods , Finite element analysis , Phantoms , Teaching

Dynamic Lumbar Tracking With Occupational Whole-Body Vibration Exposure

Raghu Ram Channamallu, Michael J. Jorgensen, Sara E. Wilson

IMECE 2008; 643-644doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67864

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Topics: Vibration , Risk , Wounds , Electrodes , Errors , Musculoskeletal system , Sensors

Surgically Implanted Energy Harvesting Devices for Renewable Power Sources in Insect Cyborgs

Timothy Reissman, Ephrahim Garcia

IMECE 2008; 645-653doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68136

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Renewable energy sources , Surgery , Batteries , Kinetic energy , Manufacturing

Effects of Shock Waves on Acceleration of Cell Growth Rate by Shock Tube

Masaaki Tamagawa, Norikazu Ishimatsu

IMECE 2008; 655-656doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68216

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Topics: Shock tubes , Shock waves , Endothelial cells , Pressure , Image processing , Microscopes , Shock (Mechanics) , Waves

Prognostication and Health Monitoring of Electronics in Implantable Biological Systems

Pradeep Lall, Prashant Gupta, Manish Kulkarni, Dhananjay Panchagade, Jeff Suhling, James Hofmeister

IMECE 2008; 657-671doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68275

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Topics: Electronics , Failure , Damage , Flaw detection , Shock (Mechanics) , Solders , Electronic equipment , Electronic systems , Signals , Stress

Viscoelasticity of Biological Tissues

Cerebral Blood Vessel Rupture During Head Impacts: A Parametric Study on Properties of SAS Trabeculae and Pia Mater

M. Zoghi-Moghadam, A. Sadegh, P. Saboori

IMECE 2008; 673-677doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66117

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Topics: Blood vessels , Rupture , Biological tissues , Mechanical properties , Brain , Stress , Boundary-value problems , Failure , Shear stress , Traumatic brain injury

An Analytical Viscoelastic Model of the Head in Blunt Impacts

Shahab Baghaei, Ali Sadegh, Mohamad Rajaai

IMECE 2008; 679-688doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66316

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Topics: Accidents , Brain , Dampers , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Runge-Kutta methods , Shear stress , Shells , Spherical shells , Sports

Mechanical Characterization of a Freestanding Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Membrane

Edgar J. Montiel, Kai-Tak Wan

IMECE 2008; 689-692doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67446

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Topics: Ethanol , Hydrogels , Membranes

Use of Nanoindentation to Determine Biphasic Material Properties of Articular Cartilage

Gregory J. Miller, Elise F. Morgan

IMECE 2008; 693-694doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67662

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Topics: Cartilage , Materials properties , Nanoindentation , Biological tissues , Mechanical properties , Biomaterials , Biomechanics , Bone , Displacement , Enameling

Tensile Deformation Study on Biological Cells

B. A. Samuel, M. A. Haque

IMECE 2008; 695-697doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67683

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Topics: Biological cells , Tensile deformation , Endothelial cells , Fluorescence , Mechanical testing , Microscopes , Optical microscopes , Stress

Characterization of Compressive Behavior of Developing Human Talus

Roza Mahmoodian, Jeremi Leasure, Sorin Siegler, Franco Capaldi

IMECE 2008; 699-706doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67851

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Topics: Biological tissues , Cartilage , Compression , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Musculoskeletal system , Permeability , Poisson ratio , Relaxation (Physics) , Stiffness

A Nonlinear Compressible Transversely-Isotropic Viscohyperelastic Constitutive Model of the Periodontal Ligament

Alexei I. Zhurov, Sam L. Evans, Catherine A. Holt, John Middleton

IMECE 2008; 707-719doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67949

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Deformation , Fibers , Sensitivity analysis

Fractional Order Models for Viscoelasticity of Soft Biological Tissues

Faik Can Meral, Thomas J. Royston, Richard L. Magin

IMECE 2008; 721-722doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68137

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Topics: Biological tissues , Viscoelasticity , Viscoelastic materials , Phantoms , Soft tissues , Waves , Constitutive equations , Creep , Differential equations , Elasticity