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Analysis and Design of Biological Materials and Structures

  • Provides researchers and scientists with advanced Techniques
  • Written by well-known experts in the field
  • Presents the new computational methods in Biomechanics

Part of the book series: Advanced Structured Materials (STRUCTMAT, volume 14)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Stress and Strain Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Assessment of the Structural Integrity of C3–C5 Cervical Porcine Vertebrae Model Based on 2D Classic CAD, 3D Scanner and 3D Computed Tomography

      • J. A. Beltrán-Fernández, L. H. Hernández-Gómez, G. Urriolagoitia-Calderón, A. González-Rebatú, G. Urriolagoitia-Sosa, M. M. Galán Vera et al.
      Pages 3-17
    3. Stress–Strain Analysis of a Longitudinal Heterogeneous Arterial Wall

      • Asawinee Danpinid, Pradit Terdtoon, Phrut Sakulchangsatjatai, Jonathan Vappou, Elisa E. Konofagou
      Pages 19-32
    4. Stresses and Strains Analysis in the Left Ventricular Wall with Finite Deformations

      • Tipapon Khamdaeng, Phrut Sakulchangsatjatai, Niti Kammuang-Lue, Asawinee Danpinid, Pradit Terdtoon
      Pages 33-42
    5. Stress Distribution in Dental Implant with Elastomeric Stress Barrier

      • Ali Merdji, Belabess Bachir Bouiadjra, Rajshree Mootanah, Boualem Serier, Tarik Achour, Noreddine Djebbar
      Pages 43-51
    6. Biomechanical Behavior Analysis of the Sap Ascent in Vascular Plants

      • Jose-Luis Perez-Diaz, Juan-Carlos Garcia-Prada, Fernando Romera-Juarez, Efren Diez-Jimenez
      Pages 53-62
    7. Experimental Investigation of the Surface Tension of Lipid Membranes

      • Ying Zhang, Hui Fan, Weimin Huang, Yan Chen
      Pages 63-77
    8. Finite Element Quantification of the Compressive Forces Induced by Keratinocyte on a Liquid Crystal Substrate

      • C. F. Soon, M. Youseffi, P. Twigg, N. Blagden, M. C. T. Denyer
      Pages 79-99
  3. Properties

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 101-101
    2. Preparation of Hydroxyapatite-Forsterite-Bioactive Glass Composite Nanopowder for Biomedical Applications

      • Mohammadhossein Fathi, Vajihesadat Mortazavi, Maryam Mazrooei Sebdani
      Pages 103-109
    3. Biomechanical Properties of Coronary Arteries Neonates: Preliminary Results

      • Normunds Sikora, Aris Lacis, Elina Ligere, Valts Ozolins, Lauris Smits, Inta Bergmane et al.
      Pages 111-124
    4. Biomechanical Properties of the Aorta in Neonates and Infants

      • Elina Ligere, Normunds Sikora, Valts Ozolins, Lauris Smits, Inta Bergmane, Aris Lacis et al.
      Pages 125-132
  4. Fluid and Gas

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 133-133
    2. Numerical Study of Blood Flow Pressure Drop in Aorta Coronary Sinus Conduit

      • Siti Aslina Hussain, Tan Hong Tat, Mohd Ismail Abdul Hamid, Norhafizah Abdullah, Azni Idris
      Pages 135-150
    3. Biomechanical Modeling of Aneurysm Growth and Rupture Using Fluid Structure Interaction

      • M. Mazwan Mahat, A. Juliawati, Ishkrizat Taib
      Pages 151-161
    4. Kinetic Modeling of Biogas Generation from Banana Stem Waste

      • N. Zainol, J. Salihon, R. Abdul-Rahman
      Pages 175-184
  5. Related Problems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 185-185
    2. Simulation of the Errors of Refraction in the Human Eye

      • H. D. Silva, L. C. P. Dória, C. P. Dória, C. P. Dória, M. C. T. D. Silva, H. D. Silva Jr. et al.
      Pages 187-200

About this book

This collection provides researchers and scientists with advanced analyses and materials design techniques in Biomaterials and presents mechanical studies of biological structures. In 16 contributions well known experts present their research on Stress and Strain Analysis, Material Properties, Fluid and Gas mechanics and they show related problems.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, Technical University of Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

    Andreas Öchsner

  • Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade, Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal

    Lucas F. M. Silva

  • Institut für Mechanik, Fakultät für Maschinenbau, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany

    Holm Altenbach

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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