To dig deeper, the researchers then used an impacting pendulum to swing a shoelace knot and test knot mechanics using a variety of different laces.
The macroscopic behavior of the whole structure is studied by means of continuum mechanics using a differential scheme with internal variables.
This model, based on continuum damage mechanics, uses a symmetric second-order tensor as the damage variable, which permits the simulation of orthotropic degradation.
The goal of this study was to elucidate the feedback loop between valve interstitial cell and calcification mechanics using a novel three-dimensional culture system that allows investigation of the active interplay between cells, disease, and the mechanical valve environment.
This study is one step towards the modeling of soft tissue mechanics using a meshless finite element approach to be applied in real-time haptic feedback of soft-tissue models in virtual reality simulation.
In contrast to fracture mechanics that considers the process of initiation and growth of microcracks as a discontinuous phenomenon, continuum damage mechanics uses a continuous variable that is related to the density of the defects to describe the deterioration of the material before the initiation of macro-cracks.
Therefore, in the present study, a 'first-order analysis' was utilized to ascertain the behavioral tendencies of the implants as a first step before proceeding with an analysis of implant mechanics using a three-dimensional FEA.
Forsha, D, Risum, N, Kropf, PA, Rajagopal, S, Smith, PB, Kanter, RJ, Samad, Z, Sogaard, P, Barker, P, and Kisslo, J. "Right ventricular mechanics using a novel comprehensive three-view echocardiographic strain analysis in a normal population". Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography 27, no. 4 (January 1 , 2014: 413-422.
Forsha, D, Risum, N, Kropf, PA, Rajagopal, S, Smith, PB, Kanter, RJ, Samad, Z, Sogaard, P, Barker, P, and Kisslo, J. "Right ventricular mechanics using a novel comprehensive three-view echocardiographic strain analysis in a normal population". Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : Official Publication of the American Society of Echocardiography 27, no. 4 (April 2014): 413-422.
Single molecule mechanics using a laser trap, gave a unitary displacement and force for the mutant that was similar to wild-type, but the attachment time to actin following the unitary displacement was markedly reduced.
