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Volume 2: Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering

Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering

Application of Composites in Biomaterials and Bioengineering

Crystallographic Texture of Nitinol and its Effects on Macrophage

Matthew Fonte, Anil Saigal

IMECE 2010; 1-8https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37109

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View Articletitled, Crystallographic Texture of Nitinol and its Effects on Macrophage

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Topics: Nickel titanium alloys , Texture (Materials) , Phase transitions , Biocompatibility , Temperature , Alloys , Biomaterials , Biomedicine , Chemistry , Corrosion resistance

The Study on PLLA-Nanodiamond Composites for Surgical Fixation Devices

Qingwei Zhang, Vadym Mochalin, Ioannis Neitzel, Yury Gogotsi, Peter I. Lelkes, Jack Zhou

IMECE 2010; 9-11https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38287

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View Articletitled, The Study on PLLA-Nanodiamond Composites for Surgical Fixation Devices

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Topics: Composite materials , Surgery , Tissue engineering

Comparative Study on the Effect of Filler Size on the Mechanical Properties of Poly(DL-Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Acid – Hydroxyapatite Composite Scaffolds

Linus H. Leung, Saba Mortazavi, Sheldon M. Dick, Hani E. Naguib

IMECE 2010; 13-19https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39021

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View Articletitled, Comparative Study on the Effect of Filler Size on the Mechanical Properties of Poly(DL-Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Acid – Hydroxyapatite Composite Scaffolds

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Topics: Composite materials , Fillers (Materials) , Mechanical properties , Particulate matter , Bone , PLGA , Polymers , Tissue engineering , Bearings , Biodegradation

Novel Fabrication Technique for 3-Dimensional Electrospun Poly(DL-Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Acid Scaffolds

Linus H. Leung, Elmira Khatounabad, Hani E. Naguib

IMECE 2010; 21-27https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39027

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View Articletitled, Novel Fabrication Technique for 3-Dimensional Electrospun Poly(DL-Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Acid Scaffolds

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Topics: Manufacturing , Pressure , PLGA , Electrospinning , Fibers , Adhesion , Carbon dioxide , Glass transition , Mechanical properties , Membranes

Hydrogel Composite as a Nucleus Pulposus Replacement Designed to Resist Extrusion While Maintaining Functional Material Properties

William Beattie, Brian Bay

IMECE 2010; 29-33https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39412

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View Articletitled, Hydrogel Composite as a Nucleus Pulposus Replacement Designed to Resist Extrusion While Maintaining Functional Material Properties

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Topics: Composite materials , Extruding , Functional materials , Hydrogels , Agar , Compression , Stress , Design , Materials properties , Simulation

In Vivo Studies of the Drug Carrying Magnetic Nanocomposite Spheres via Fluorescent Molecules

H. E. Misak, R. Asmatulu, J. S. Gopu, S. Zheng, P. Wooley, S.-Y. Yang

IMECE 2010; 35-41https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40266

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View Articletitled, In Vivo Studies of the Drug Carrying Magnetic Nanocomposite Spheres via Fluorescent Molecules

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Topics: Drugs , Nanocomposites , Tumors , Drug delivery systems , Microscopy , Nanoparticles , Bearings , Damage , Emulsions , Fluorescence

Integrated System for Soft Tissue Dynamic Simulation

Xiaodong Zhao, Baoxiang Shan, Assimina A. Pelegri

IMECE 2010; 43-47https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40680

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View Articletitled, Integrated System for Soft Tissue Dynamic Simulation

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Topics: Integrated systems , Simulation , Soft tissues

Carbon Nanotubes Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus Sensors

Dongjin Lee, Yogesh Chander, Sagar M. Goyal, Tianhong Cui

IMECE 2010; 49-52https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40735

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View Articletitled, Carbon Nanotubes Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus Sensors

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Sensors , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Resistors , Electrical properties , Electrical resistance , Macromolecules

Fatigue Characterization of Plasma Spray Coated Composites

Ziaul Haqu, Ikram Ahmed, George Talia, Ramazan Asmatulu

IMECE 2010; 53-55https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40969

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View Articletitled, Fatigue Characterization of Plasma Spray Coated Composites

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Topics: Composite materials , Fatigue , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Sprays , Coatings , Failure , ASTM International , Graphite , Polymer composites , Stress

Bioengineering and Medical Applications

Biodynamic Modeling of a Pedestrian Impact With a Rigid Frontal Guard of a Utility Vehicle

Rasoul Moradi, Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole, Michael McCoy, Hamid M. Lankarani

IMECE 2010; 57-65https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37458

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View Articletitled, Biodynamic Modeling of a Pedestrian Impact With a Rigid Frontal Guard of a Utility Vehicle

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Topics: Modeling , Vehicles , Accidents , Geometry , Kinematics , Light trucks , Roads , Wounds , Automobiles , Computer-aided design

Possibility of a Hyperflexion Neck Injury in a Rear Impact Accident for a Rear Middle Seat Passenger

Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole, David A. Renfroe, Stan B. Andrews, Mark M. Partain, Digvijay S. Tanwar

IMECE 2010; 67-74https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37669

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View Articletitled, Possibility of a Hyperflexion Neck Injury in a Rear Impact Accident for a Rear Middle Seat Passenger

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Topics: Accidents , Wounds , Vehicles , Belts , Clearances (Engineering) , Crashworthiness , Design , Dislocations , Roofs , Simulation

Estimation of Incision Patterns Based on Visual Tracking of Surgical Tools in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Xiaochuan Sun, Shahram Payandeh

IMECE 2010; 75-83https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37827

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View Articletitled, Estimation of Incision Patterns Based on Visual Tracking of Surgical Tools in Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Topics: Surgery , Surgical tools , Edge detection , Endoscopic devices , Instrumentation , Laparoscopic devices , Performance evaluation , Shapes

Evaluation of Wellness by Detrended Fluctuation Analysis of Heartbeats

Toru Yazawa, Yukio Shimoda, Tomoo Katsuyama

IMECE 2010; 85-93https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37854

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Wellness by Detrended Fluctuation Analysis of Heartbeats

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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Numerical analysis , Patient treatment , Physiology

Normal and Prevention of Pedal Sequelae in Diabetic Patients: A 3-D Pressure Pattern Analysis

Harcharan Singh Ranu, Ali Almejrad

IMECE 2010; 95-99https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38042

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View Articletitled, Normal and Prevention of Pedal Sequelae in Diabetic Patients: A 3-D Pressure Pattern Analysis

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Topics: Diabetes , Pressure , Biomaterials , Bubbles

Some Aspects Regarding Treatment and Rehabilitation of Weight Bearing Joints for Patients With Osteoarthritis

Petru A. Pop, Liviu Lazar, Florin M. Marcu

IMECE 2010; 101-107https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38100

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View Articletitled, Some Aspects Regarding Treatment and Rehabilitation of Weight Bearing Joints for Patients With Osteoarthritis

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Topics: Bearings , Osteoarthritis , Weight (Mass) , Vibration , Fluids , Cartilage , Bone , Damping , Elastic moduli , Electric motors

Novel Technique for Measurement of Screw Bending in Bone Fixation Constructs

Thomas P. James, Benjamin J. Dobson, Anil Saigal

IMECE 2010; 109-114https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38779

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View Articletitled, Novel Technique for Measurement of Screw Bending in Bone Fixation Constructs

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Topics: Bone , Screws , Deflection , Failure , Stress , Wedges , Design , Engineers , Lasers , Surgical screws

Blast Response of Protective Armor Concepts Using an Arm Surrogate

K. E. Simmonds, A. Bagchi, P. Matic, A. C. Leung, W. M. Pogue, A. K. Thompson, J. C. Strain, J. E. Gauvin

IMECE 2010; 115-117https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39025

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View Articletitled, Blast Response of Protective Armor Concepts Using an Arm Surrogate

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Topics: Armor , Brain

Surrogate Skull-Brain Response to a Pressure Wave

Matthew Ford, Amit Bagchi, Kirth Simmonds, John Gauvin, Peter Matic

IMECE 2010; 119-121https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39042

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View Articletitled, Surrogate Skull-Brain Response to a Pressure Wave

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Topics: Brain , Pressure , Waves , Biomedicine , Design , Injury mechanisms , Military systems , Physiology , Traumatic brain injury

Effect of Ultrasound and Strain Rate on Tensile Behavior of Neat Thermoplastic Polyurethane Thin Films

Anandh Balakrishnan, Mrinal C. Saha

IMECE 2010; 123-128https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39197

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View Articletitled, Effect of Ultrasound and Strain Rate on Tensile Behavior of Neat Thermoplastic Polyurethane Thin Films

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Topics: Thin films , Ultrasonic effects , Urethane elastomers , Mechanical properties , Displacement , Mechanical testing , Ultrasound , Biocompatibility , Biomedicine , Block copolymers

Effect of Projectile Caliber and Speed on Bacterial Distribution in a Leg Surrogate

Meaghen A. Krebsbach, Karim H. Muci-Ku¨chler, Brandon J. Hinz

IMECE 2010; 129-137https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39377

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View Articletitled, Effect of Projectile Caliber and Speed on Bacterial Distribution in a Leg Surrogate

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Topics: Bacteria , Contamination , Projectiles , Cavities , Cylinders , Filters , Gelatin , Wounds , Ballistics , Dimensions

Using Dynamic Infrared Imaging to Detect Melanoma: Experiments on a Tissue-Mimicking Phantom

M. Pirtini C¸etingu¨l, C. Herman

IMECE 2010; 139-147https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39860

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View Articletitled, Using Dynamic Infrared Imaging to Detect Melanoma: Experiments on a Tissue-Mimicking Phantom

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Topics: Biological tissues , Infrared imaging , Phantoms , Computer simulation , Heat , Temperature distribution , Cooling , Dimensions , Skin , Stress

Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Redundant Stent-Graft Configurations in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Leonard W. Tse, Tina L. T. Shek, Aydin Nabovati, Cristina H. Amon

IMECE 2010; 149-156https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39941

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View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Redundant Stent-Graft Configurations in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

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Topics: Aneurysms , Computational fluid dynamics , Maintenance , Modeling , Stents , Blood flow , Physiology , Steady state , Blood , Blood vessels

Development of a Measuring System of Contact Force for Braille Reading Using a Six-Axis Force Sensor

Mohammad Saadeh, Mohamed Trabia

IMECE 2010; 157-165https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39976

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View Articletitled, Development of a Measuring System of Contact Force for Braille Reading Using a Six-Axis Force Sensor

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Topics: Force sensors , Pressure

Development and Validation of a Three-Dimensional Finite Element Model of Cervical Spine (C3-C5)

N. Bahramshahi, H. Ghaemi, K. Behdinan

IMECE 2010; 167-174https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40567

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View Articletitled, Development and Validation of a Three-Dimensional Finite Element Model of Cervical Spine (C3-C5)

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Topics: Cervical spine , Finite element model , Bone , Computer software , Disks , Intervertebral discs , Compression , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Mechanical behavior

Dynamics of Double Hand Thoracic Spinal Manipulations by Different Chiropractors

Maruti Ram Gudavalli

IMECE 2010; 175-178https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40597

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View Articletitled, Dynamics of Double Hand Thoracic Spinal Manipulations by Different Chiropractors

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Peak load , Shapes , Shear (Mechanics) , Stress , Texture (Materials) , Thrust , Transducers

Biomechanics of Traumatic Brain Injury

Computational Simulation of the Deformation of Neuronal Cells

Guoxin Cao, You Zhou, Jeong Soon Lee, Jung Yul Lim, Shailesh Ganpule, Namas Chandra

IMECE 2010; 179-180https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37949

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View Articletitled, Computational Simulation of the Deformation of Neuronal Cells

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Topics: Deformation , Simulation , Finite element methods , Geometry , Computer simulation , Microscopy , Wounds

MRI-Based Three Dimensional Modeling of Blast Traumatic Brain Injury (bTBI)

Shailesh Ganpule, Linxia Gu, Namas Chandra

IMECE 2010; 181-183https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39428

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View Articletitled, MRI-Based Three Dimensional Modeling of Blast Traumatic Brain Injury (bTBI)

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Topics: Magnetic resonance imaging , Three-dimensional modeling , Traumatic brain injury , Improvised explosive devices , Body armor , Finite element model , Fluid structure interaction , Warfare , Wounds

Mechanical Model of Neuronal Function Loss

Guoxin Cao, You Zhou, Jeong Soon Lee, Jung Yul Lim, Namas Chandra

IMECE 2010; 185-186https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39447

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View Articletitled, Mechanical Model of Neuronal Function Loss

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Topics: Brain , Deformation , Membranes , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Stress , Traumatic brain injury , Wounds

The Effect of SAS Materials and Modeling in Transferring Impact Loads to the Brain

Parisa Saboori, Ali Sadegh

IMECE 2010; 187-190https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39963

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View Articletitled, The Effect of SAS Materials and Modeling in Transferring Impact Loads to the Brain

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Topics: Brain , Modeling , Stress , Mechanical properties , Materials properties , Boundary-value problems , Damping , Elastic moduli , Tension , Traumatic brain injury

Biomedical Heat Transfer and Biomedical Fluid Mechanics

Numerical Simulation of Blood Flow in the Presence of Embolizing Agents

Nessa Johnson, John Abraham, Zach Helgeson, Mike Hennessey

IMECE 2010; 191-198https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37114

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of Blood Flow in the Presence of Embolizing Agents

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Topics: Blood flow , Computer simulation , Drugs , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Biological tissues , Blood , Blood vessels , Computational fluid dynamics , Hemodynamics

Calculations of Scald Burns: Effects of Water Temperature, Exposure Duration, and Clothing

Nessa Johnson, John Abraham, Zach Helgeson

IMECE 2010; 199-208https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37202

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View Articletitled, Calculations of Scald Burns: Effects of Water Temperature, Exposure Duration, and Clothing

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Topics: Water temperature , Wounds , Biological tissues , Computer simulation , Skin , Bioheat transfer , Blood , Hot water , Temperature , Water

Enhancement of RF Ablation by Combined Use of Ultra-Low Temperature Fluid Cooling and Magnetic Nanoparticles

Zhong-Shan Deng, Jing Liu

IMECE 2010; 209-213https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38021

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View Articletitled, Enhancement of RF Ablation by Combined Use of Ultra-Low Temperature Fluid Cooling and Magnetic Nanoparticles

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Topics: Cooling , Fluids , Nanoparticles , Radiofrequency ablation , Temperature , Biological tissues , Electrodes , Heating , Bioheat transfer , Computer simulation

Nano-Cryosurgery to Tackle the Deficiency in Conventional Freezing of Tumors With Large Blood Vessels

Zhong-Shan Deng, Jing Liu

IMECE 2010; 215-220https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38024

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View Articletitled, Nano-Cryosurgery to Tackle the Deficiency in Conventional Freezing of Tumors With Large Blood Vessels

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Topics: Blood vessels , Freezing , Tumors , Vessels , Nanoparticles , Biological tissues , Blood , Temperature , Temperature distribution

Visualization of Thrombus Formation Process on Pipe Orifice Flows by Laser Sheet

Masaaki Tamagawa

IMECE 2010; 221-223https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38607

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View Articletitled, Visualization of Thrombus Formation Process on Pipe Orifice Flows by Laser Sheet

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Lasers , Pipes , Thrombosis , Visualization , Shear rate , Blood , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Shear stress

Thermally Activated Protective Systems: Material Considerations for Improved Flash/Flame Protection

Benjamin J. Little, A. O¨zer Arnas

IMECE 2010; 225-232https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38958

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View Articletitled, Thermally Activated Protective Systems: Material Considerations for Improved Flash/Flame Protection

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Topics: Flames , Explosions , Improvised explosive devices , Soldiers , Wounds , Durability , Fire , Heat , Heat transfer , Protective clothing

Investigation of the Blood Flow and Mitral-Septal Opposition in the Left Ventricle With the Obstructive Hyperthrophic Cardiomyopathy During Systole Using Fluid-Structure Interaction Technique

Ahmad Moghaddaszade Kermani, Afzal Suleman

IMECE 2010; 233-241https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39335

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View Articletitled, Investigation of the Blood Flow and Mitral-Septal Opposition in the Left Ventricle With the Obstructive Hyperthrophic Cardiomyopathy During Systole Using Fluid-Structure Interaction Technique

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Topics: Blood flow , Fluid structure interaction , Valves , Pressure , Algorithms , Geometry , Biological tissues , Blood , Flow (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems

CFD Prediction of Particle Deposition in Large-Scale Human Lung Models

D. Keith Walters, William H. Luke

IMECE 2010; 243-251https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39406

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View Articletitled, CFD Prediction of Particle Deposition in Large-Scale Human Lung Models

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Lung , Particulate matter , Simulation , Geometry , Air flow

Effects of Starch Volume Expanders on Blood Viscosity and Vascular Endothelial Markers

Andrew M. Walker, Kogan Lee, Kristina D. Rinker, Robert D. Shepherd, Gary M. Dobson, Clifton R. Johnston

IMECE 2010; 253-261https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40628

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View Articletitled, Effects of Starch Volume Expanders on Blood Viscosity and Vascular Endothelial Markers

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Topics: Hemorheology , Cathodic protection , Viscosity , Endothelial cells , Fluids , Adhesion , Biological tissues , Blood , Flow (Dynamics) , Leukocytes

BioMEMS, Micro and Nano Systems in Medicine and Biology

Size Specific Immunofluorescence of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Cells by Using a Microtip-Sensor

Woon-Hong Yeo, Fong-Li Chou, Dayong Gao, Amy Q. Shen, Jae-Hyun Chung, Kyong-Hoon Lee

IMECE 2010; 263-266https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37719

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View Articletitled, Size Specific Immunofluorescence of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Cells by Using a Microtip-Sensor

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Topics: Sensors , Electric fields

The Co-Continuous Micro-Porous PLLA Scaffolds and Their Application for ACL Reconstruction

Qingwei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Donggang Yao, Peter I. Lelkes, Jack G. Zhou

IMECE 2010; 267-271https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38291

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View Articletitled, The Co-Continuous Micro-Porous PLLA Scaffolds and Their Application for ACL Reconstruction

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Topics: Anterior cruciate ligament , Tissue engineering

Tip Enrichment System for Rapid Screening of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

Jong-Hoon Kim, Woon-Hong Yeo, Zhiquan Shu, Shinnosuke Inoue, Kieseok Oh, Dayong Gao, Jae-Hyun Chung, Kyong-Hoon Lee

IMECE 2010; 273-275https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38403

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View Articletitled, Tip Enrichment System for Rapid Screening of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis

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Topics: Bacteria , Capillarity , Dielectrophoresis , Micromachining , Simulation

AFM Investigation of Avian Influenza Viruses

Balaji Srinivasan, Husein Rokadia, Steve Tung, Ronghui Wang, Yanbin Li

IMECE 2010; 277-281https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38952

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View Articletitled, AFM Investigation of Avian Influenza Viruses

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Particulate matter , Capacitance , Electrical properties , Electrical conductivity , Nanoindentation , Simulation , Spectra (Spectroscopy)

Effect of Core-Shell Structure of Hydrogel Beads on the Threshold Concentration of Water for Swelling and its pH Sensitivity

Jolly Bhadra, Pramod K. Nampoothiri, Kamlesh J. Suthar, D. Roy Mahapatra

IMECE 2010; 283-289https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39583

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View Articletitled, Effect of Core-Shell Structure of Hydrogel Beads on the Threshold Concentration of Water for Swelling and its pH Sensitivity

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Topics: Hydrogels , Shells , Water , Equilibrium (Physics) , Ions , Pressure , Computer simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Einstein field equations , Electric fields

Microflow Cytometer: Hydrodynamic Focusing and Separation of Sample Stream

Nastaran Hashemi, Peter B. Howell, Jr., Frances S. Ligler

IMECE 2010; 291-296https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40517

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View Articletitled, Microflow Cytometer: Hydrodynamic Focusing and Separation of Sample Stream

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Topics: Fluids , Laminar flow , Microchannels , Particulate matter , Sensors , Separation (Technology)

Exploring Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy as an Innovative Tool for On-Chip Analysis of Human Trabecular Meshwork

Wenwen Gu, Bongsu Kim, Yi Zhao

IMECE 2010; 297-303https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40785

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View Articletitled, Exploring Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy as an Innovative Tool for On-Chip Analysis of Human Trabecular Meshwork

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Topics: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Endothelial cells , Impedance (Electricity) , Outflow , Physiology , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Pressure , Spectroscopy , Wells

Computational Modeling and Device Design

Preliminary Mechanical Characterization of the Small Bowel for In Vivo Mobility

Benjamin S. Terry, Jonathan A. Schoen, Allison B. Lyle, Mark E. Rentschler

IMECE 2010; 305-314https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37010

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View Articletitled, Preliminary Mechanical Characterization of the Small Bowel for In Vivo Mobility

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Topics: Mechanical admittance , Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Engines , Motors , Cavities , Force sensors , Friction , Manometers , Membranes

The Ca-PTH Curve: Mathematical Considerations

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

IMECE 2010; 315-324https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38162

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View Articletitled, The Ca-PTH Curve: Mathematical Considerations

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Topics: Clamps (Tools) , Symmetry (Physics)

Simulation of Red Blood Cell Mechanical Behavior in Optical Tweezers Experiment Based on a Particle Method

M. T. Ahmadian, K. Firoozbakhsh, M. Hasanian

IMECE 2010; 325-329https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38164

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View Articletitled, Simulation of Red Blood Cell Mechanical Behavior in Optical Tweezers Experiment Based on a Particle Method

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Topics: Erythrocytes , Mechanical behavior , Particulate matter , Simulation

Pump Design for a Portable Renal Replacement System

Jane Kang, Tamera Scholz, Jason Weaver, David N. Ku, David W. Rosen

IMECE 2010; 331-340https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38245

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View Articletitled, Pump Design for a Portable Renal Replacement System

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Topics: Design , Kidney , Pumps , Valves , Blood , Flow (Dynamics) , Cams , Energy consumption , Engines , Manufacturing

Diagnosis via NURBs Metamodel

Cameron J. Turner

IMECE 2010; 341-346https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38323

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View Articletitled, Diagnosis via NURBs Metamodel

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomedicine , B-splines , Fault diagnosis , Surgery

Specification of Prosthetic Knee Kinematic Design Parameters Using a Three-Position, Instant-Center Specification Approach

Thomas J. Thompson

IMECE 2010; 347-355https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38645

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View Articletitled, Specification of Prosthetic Knee Kinematic Design Parameters Using a Three-Position, Instant-Center Specification Approach

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Design , Kinematics , Knee , Rotation

Dynamic Modeling and Fluid-Structure Interactive Analysis of an Innovative Self-Tuning Shock Absorber for the Prosthesis Knee Joint

Yen-Chieh Mao, Wei-Chih Chang

IMECE 2010; 357-363https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38669

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling and Fluid-Structure Interactive Analysis of an Innovative Self-Tuning Shock Absorber for the Prosthesis Knee Joint

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Fluids , Knee , Prostheses , Shock absorbers , Dampers , Stress , Design , Absorption , Damping

Single Screw vs. Double Screw Device for Use in Treating Femoral Bone Fractures

J. E. Ondrake, K. C. Lifer, S. P. Haman, J. E. Marquart, Hui Shen

IMECE 2010; 365-372https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38676

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View Articletitled, Single Screw vs. Double Screw Device for Use in Treating Femoral Bone Fractures

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Topics: Bone fractures , Screws , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Bone , Stress , Biomechanics , Biomedicine , Deformation , Femoral fractures

Finite Element Study of Collapse of Pediatric Spine Due to Tuberculosis of Spine

C. Jebaraj, D. Davidson Jebaseelan, S. Rajasekaran, Narayan Yoganandan

IMECE 2010; 373-379https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38678

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View Articletitled, Finite Element Study of Collapse of Pediatric Spine Due to Tuberculosis of Spine

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Topics: Collapse , Finite element analysis , Pediatrics , Buckling , Finite element model , Stress , Computerized tomography , Disks , Geometry , Materials properties

A Particle-Based Model for Prediction of Cement Diffusion During Osteoporotic Hip Augmentation Surgery: Theory and Validation

E. Basafa, Y. Otake, M. D. Kutzer, R. S. Armiger, M. Armand

IMECE 2010; 381-390https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38978

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View Articletitled, A Particle-Based Model for Prediction of Cement Diffusion During Osteoporotic Hip Augmentation Surgery: Theory and Validation

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Topics: Cements (Adhesives) , Diffusion (Physics) , Osteoporosis , Particulate matter , Surgery , Bone , Modeling , Risk , Delays , Engineering prototypes

Signaling Pathways for Bone Resorption Predicted as a Hybrid Cellular Automaton Process

Charles L. Penninger, Andre´s Tovar, Glen L. Niebur, John E. Renaud

IMECE 2010; 391-400https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39358

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View Articletitled, Signaling Pathways for Bone Resorption Predicted as a Hybrid Cellular Automaton Process

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Topics: Bone , Robots , Damage , Algorithms , Engineering simulation , Maintenance , Minerals , Simulation , Struts (Engineering)

Development and Validation of a 2D/3D Finite Element Model of a Composite Hemipelvis

Egleide Y. Elenes, Esra Roan, Ruxandra C. Marinescu, Haden A. Janda

IMECE 2010; 401-409https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39407

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View Articletitled, Development and Validation of a 2D/3D Finite Element Model of a Composite Hemipelvis

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Topics: Composite materials , Finite element model , Bone , Shells , Strain gages , Biomechanics , Computer-aided engineering , Computers , Finite element analysis , Mechanical behavior

An Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering Approach for Parametric Investigation of Locked Plating Systems Design

Joshua C. Arnone, A. Sherif El-Gizawy, Brett D. Crist, Gregory J. Della Rocca, Carol V. Ward

IMECE 2010; 411-417https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39822

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View Articletitled, An Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering Approach for Parametric Investigation of Locked Plating Systems Design

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Design , Plating , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Screws , Bone , Failure , Bearings , Biomechanics

Gyrosonics: Signature Analysis and Reduced-Order Models

D. Roy Mahapatra, N. Chakraborty, S. Bandopadhyay, B. Balachandran

IMECE 2010; 419-424https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39847

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View Articletitled, Gyrosonics: Signature Analysis and Reduced-Order Models

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Topics: Brain , Circuits , Excitation , Signals , Skin

Investigation of Stress Wave Propagation in Brain Tissues Through the Use of Finite Element Method

Biaobiao Zhang, W. Steve Shepard, Jr., Candace L. Floyd

IMECE 2010; 425-432https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39994

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of Stress Wave Propagation in Brain Tissues Through the Use of Finite Element Method

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Topics: Biological tissues , Brain , Finite element methods , Stress , Wave propagation , Proteins , Traumatic brain injury , Waves , Damage , Finite element model

Various Boundary Condition Implementation to Study Microfilters Using DSMC Simulation

Masoud Darbandi, Hassan Akhlaghi, Abolfazl Karchani, Soheyl Vakili

IMECE 2010; 433-442https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40379

Abstract

View Articletitled, Various Boundary Condition Implementation to Study Microfilters Using DSMC Simulation

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Simulation , Gas flow , Density , Filters , Pressure , Pressure drop

Finite Element Study of Spinal Cord Mechanics During Biomechanical Response of Middle Cervical Spine

N. Bahramshahi, H. Ghaemi, K. Behdinan

IMECE 2010; 443-448https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40573

Abstract

View Articletitled, Finite Element Study of Spinal Cord Mechanics During Biomechanical Response of Middle Cervical Spine

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Topics: Biomechanics , Cervical spine , Finite element analysis , Spinal cord , Stress , Disks , Stress concentration , Compression , Finite element model , Pressure

Stiffness of Locking and Conventional Plates in Fixation of Distal Fibula Fractures: A Finite Element Study

Bipin Patel, Peter A. Gustafson, James Jastifer

IMECE 2010; 449-464https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40729

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stiffness of Locking and Conventional Plates in Fixation of Distal Fibula Fractures: A Finite Element Study

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Plates (structures) , Stiffness , Screws , Finite element methods , Stress

Simulation-Based Design of Orthopedic Trauma Implants

Joshua C. Arnone, Carol V. Ward, Gregory J. Della Rocca, Brett D. Crist, A. Sherif El-Gizawy

IMECE 2010; 465-474https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40936

Abstract

View Articletitled, Simulation-Based Design of Orthopedic Trauma Implants

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Topics: Design , Orthopedics , Simulation , Simulation models , Computer-aided engineering , Finite element methods , Surgery , Bone , Canals , Computerized tomography

Dynamics and Control of Biomechanical Systems

The Mechanics of Perturbed Upper Limb Movement Control

Kai Chen, Richard A. Foulds

IMECE 2010; 475-481https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37201

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View Articletitled, The Mechanics of Perturbed Upper Limb Movement Control

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Topics: Computation , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Inertia (Mechanics) , Mechanical behavior , Mechanical properties , Motor controls , Muscle , Nervous system

A New Device to Quantify Human Trunk-Control Measurements

Alex Plotkowski, Nael Barakat

IMECE 2010; 483-489https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37276

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View Articletitled, A New Device to Quantify Human Trunk-Control Measurements

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Topics: Accelerometers , Biomedical engineering , Biomedicine , Computer software , Computers , Design , Embedded systems , Ethics , Feedback , Gravitational acceleration

Mechatronic Design for a Fail-Safe Catheter Guide System

Noor Ayuni Che Zakaria, Takashi Komeda, Cheng Yee Low

IMECE 2010; 491-500https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37634

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mechatronic Design for a Fail-Safe Catheter Guide System

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Topics: Catheters , Design , X-rays , Adaptive structures , Blood , Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Cavities , Engineering prototypes , Risk

Evaluation of Automotive Roof Strength and Pretensioner Performance on the Occupant Neck Load

Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole, Stephen A. Batzer, David A. Renfroe

IMECE 2010; 501-511https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37744

Abstract

View Articletitled, Evaluation of Automotive Roof Strength and Pretensioner Performance on the Occupant Neck Load

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Topics: Roofs , Stress , Wounds , Belts , Vehicles , Columns (Structural) , Highways , Safety , Simulation , Accidents

Normalized Cross-Correlation of Subsequent Strides for Evaluation of Walking Stability

Xue Wang, Wen Feng Lu, Han Tong Loh, Yoke San Wong, Fook Rhu Ong

IMECE 2010; 513-520https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38533

Abstract

View Articletitled, Normalized Cross-Correlation of Subsequent Strides for Evaluation of Walking Stability

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Topics: Pressure , Stability

Mechanical Modeling and Design for Reduction of Parkinsonian Hand Tremor

Timothy A. Doughty, Nicholas Bankus

IMECE 2010; 521-527https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39073

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mechanical Modeling and Design for Reduction of Parkinsonian Hand Tremor

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Engineering prototypes , Testing , Vibration absorbers , Biomechanics , Biomedicine , Differential equations , Diseases , Excitation

Biomechanical, Perceptual, and Cognitive Factors Involved in Maintaining Postural Control While Standing or Walking on Non-Moving and Moving Surfaces: A Literature Review

Kathleen Allen Rodowicz, Rahmat Muhammad, Michelle Heller, Joseph Sala, Chimba Mkandawire

IMECE 2010; 529-535https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39276

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View Articletitled, Biomechanical, Perceptual, and Cognitive Factors Involved in Maintaining Postural Control While Standing or Walking on Non-Moving and Moving Surfaces: A Literature Review

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Topics: Biomechanics , Muscle , Musculoskeletal system , Escalators , Forklifts , Motor controls , Stability , Transportation systems

Biomechanical, Perceptual, and Cognitive Factors Involved in Balance Recovery Following Unexpected Perturbations: A Literature Review

Rahmat Muhammad, Kathleen Allen Rodowicz, Michelle Heller, Joseph Sala, Chimba Mkandawire

IMECE 2010; 537-544https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39285

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View Articletitled, Biomechanical, Perceptual, and Cognitive Factors Involved in Balance Recovery Following Unexpected Perturbations: A Literature Review

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Topics: Biomechanics , Engines , Motors , Muscle

Human Aorta Buckling Related to Dissection

Kostas Karagiozis, Marco Amabili, Rosaire Mongrain, Raymond Cartier, Michael P. Pai¨doussis

IMECE 2010; 545-554https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39498

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View Articletitled, Human Aorta Buckling Related to Dissection

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Topics: Aorta , Buckling , Stability , Stress , Shells , Blood flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Bifurcation , Biological tissues , Boundary-value problems

Prediction of On-Stride Walking for Pregnant Women

Jingzhou James Yang, Qiuling Zou

IMECE 2010; 555-563https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39929

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View Articletitled, Prediction of On-Stride Walking for Pregnant Women

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Topics: Actuators , Cycles , Degrees of freedom , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion , Kinematics , Optimization , Shapes , Simulation , Simulation results

An Experimental Study on the Kinematics of a Skilled Service in Playing Tennis

Seyed Mohammad Ahmadi, Elham Shirzad, Banafsheh Sajadi, Mehdi Cheraghi, Khashayar Haghighi

IMECE 2010; 565-568https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40131

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View Articletitled, An Experimental Study on the Kinematics of a Skilled Service in Playing Tennis

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Topics: Kinematics

Master-Slave Control Technology Research for Abdominal Minimally Invasive Surgery Robot

Yili Fu, Han Li, Qi Xie

IMECE 2010; 569-575https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40240

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View Articletitled, Master-Slave Control Technology Research for Abdominal Minimally Invasive Surgery Robot

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Topics: Control systems , Robots , Surgery , Algorithms , Trajectories (Physics) , Computers , Errors , Feedback , Filters , Filtration

Validation of Functional Methods for Calculating Shoulder Joint Centers Using 3D Motion Analysis

Derek J. Lura, Stephanie L. Carey, Rajiv V. Dubey

IMECE 2010; 577-581https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40386

Abstract

View Articletitled, Validation of Functional Methods for Calculating Shoulder Joint Centers Using 3D Motion Analysis

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Topics: Gradient methods , Kinematics , Matlab , Noise (Sound) , Reliability

Energy

VAT Based Modeling of Heat Exchanger and Obtaining Closure From CFD Solution

Feng Zhou, Nicholas Hansen, Ivan Catton

IMECE 2010; 583-591https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37519

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View Articletitled, VAT Based Modeling of Heat Exchanger and Obtaining Closure From CFD Solution

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Heat exchangers , Modeling , Energy conservation , Flow (Dynamics) , Friction , Heat transfer , Heat transfer coefficients , Momentum , Porous materials

Determining the Computational Domain Length to Obtain Closure for VAT Based Modeling by 3D Numerical Simulation and Field Synergy Analysis

Feng Zhou, Nicholas Hansen, Ivan Catton

IMECE 2010; 593-602https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37561

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View Articletitled, Determining the Computational Domain Length to Obtain Closure for VAT Based Modeling by 3D Numerical Simulation and Field Synergy Analysis

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Topics: Computer simulation , Modeling , Heat transfer , Heat exchangers , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer coefficients , Reynolds number , Computational fluid dynamics , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Energy conservation

Computational Fluid Dynamics for Atherosclerosis and Aneurysm Diagnostics

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

IMECE 2010; 603-605https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37596

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View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics for Atherosclerosis and Aneurysm Diagnostics

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Topics: Aneurysms , Atherosclerosis , Computational fluid dynamics , Aorta , Diseases , Biomechanics , Biomedicine , Blood flow , Cardiovascular system , Pulsatile flow

The Effects of Neck Stiffness Properties on Brain Response Under Impact Loads

Venkata Dirisila, Ghodrat Karami, Mariusz Ziejewski

IMECE 2010; 607-613https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39758

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View Articletitled, The Effects of Neck Stiffness Properties on Brain Response Under Impact Loads

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Topics: Brain , Stiffness , Stress , Pressure , Cervical spine , Modeling , Shear stress , Springs , Wounds , Biomechanics

Visualization of Actin Fibers in a Living Osteoblast Under Shear Deformation

Toshihiko Shiraishi, Kazuhiro Sakata, Shin Morishita, Ryohei Takeuchi

IMECE 2010; 615-617https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39810

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View Articletitled, Visualization of Actin Fibers in a Living Osteoblast Under Shear Deformation

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Topics: Fibers , Osteoblasts , Shear deformation , Visualization , Bone , Deformation

Micromechanical Hyperelastic Modeling of Bi-Directional Oriented Axons in Brain White Matter

Ghodrat Karami, Saurav Shankar, Mariusz Ziejewski, Fardad Azarmi

IMECE 2010; 619-625https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39990

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View Articletitled, Micromechanical Hyperelastic Modeling of Bi-Directional Oriented Axons in Brain White Matter

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Topics: Biological tissues , Brain , Modeling

A Study on the Interaction of Brain Impact With the Grounds of Different Material Types

Parshuram Paka, Ghodrat Karami, Mariusz Ziejewski

IMECE 2010; 627-634https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40001

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Study on the Interaction of Brain Impact With the Grounds of Different Material Types

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Topics: Brain , Pressure , Shear stress , Finite element analysis , Gravity (Force) , Materials properties , Rubber , Simulation , Soil , Stiffness

Research on Influencing Factors of Surface Plasmon Resonance Glucose Detection Based on D-Galactose/D-Glucose Protein Immobilizied by Amine Coupling Method

Peng Wu, Dachao Li, Jingxin Zhang, Bing Song, Kexin Xu

IMECE 2010; 635-640https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40281

Abstract

View Articletitled, Research on Influencing Factors of Surface Plasmon Resonance Glucose Detection Based on D-Galactose/D-Glucose Protein Immobilizied by Amine Coupling Method

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Topics: Glucose , Glucose sensing , Proteins , Surface plasmon resonance

Predicting the Effect of Pulse Duration on Fatigue During Electrical Stimulation

M. Susan Marion, Maury L. Hull, Anthony S. Wexler

IMECE 2010; 641-650https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40865

Abstract

View Articletitled, Predicting the Effect of Pulse Duration on Fatigue During Electrical Stimulation

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Topics: Fatigue , Muscle

General

Static Evaluation of Distraction Associated With Axial Rotation of the CerviCore^® Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis

Kathryn A. Stascavage, Morgan L. Brophy, Alexandra F. Lisi, Antonio Valdevit, Thomas Errico

IMECE 2010; 651-657https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37845

Abstract

View Articletitled, Static Evaluation of Distraction Associated With Axial Rotation of the CerviCore® Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis

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Topics: Intervertebral discs , Prostheses , Rotation , Disks , Stress , Transducers , Cervical spine , Displacement , Machinery , Materials testing

Modeling of Cell Deformation Under External Force Using Neural Network

M. T. Ahmadian, G. R. Vossoughi, A. A. Abbasi, P. Raeissi

IMECE 2010; 659-665https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38056

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling of Cell Deformation Under External Force Using Neural Network

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Deformation , Modeling , Membranes , Needles , Algorithms , Cell membranes , Errors , Geometry , Mechanical properties

Failure Locus of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Disruption at 25° Knee Flexion: 3D Finite Element Analysis

Andrew Homyk, Paul K. Canavan, Alexander Orsi, Story Wibby, Nicholas Yang, Hamid Nayeb-Hashemi

IMECE 2010; 667-674https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38249

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View Articletitled, Failure Locus of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Disruption at 25° Knee Flexion: 3D Finite Element Analysis

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Topics: Anterior cruciate ligament , Failure , Finite element analysis , Knee , Wounds , Rotation , Stress , Training programs

A Fatigue Test to Assess the Deformation Behavior of Dental Implants

Choongryeong Lee, Hyun-Yong Jeong

IMECE 2010; 675-679https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38336

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View Articletitled, A Fatigue Test to Assess the Deformation Behavior of Dental Implants

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Topics: Deformation , Fatigue testing , Jigs and fixtures , Bone , Design , Materials properties , Simulation , Elastic moduli , Fatigue life , Finite element analysis

Virtual Configuration of Lower Limb Prosthesis

Giorgio Colombo, Giancarlo Facoetti, Stella Gabbiadini, Caterina Rizzi

IMECE 2010; 681-690https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38538

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View Articletitled, Virtual Configuration of Lower Limb Prosthesis

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Topics: Prostheses , Design , Modeling , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Knee , Knowledge management , Manufacturing , Physiology , Product design

Biomechanical Model Representing Energy Storing Prosthetic Feet

Francy L. Sinatra, Stephanie L. Carey, Rajiv Dubey

IMECE 2010; 691-695https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38707

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View Articletitled, Biomechanical Model Representing Energy Storing Prosthetic Feet

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomechanics , Kinematics , Energy storage , Plates (structures)

A Spring-Loaded Pole Design for Calibration of Force Platforms

Matthew M. Wernke, Derek J. Lura, Rajiv V. Dubey, Stephanie L. Carey

IMECE 2010; 697-702https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39203

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Spring-Loaded Pole Design for Calibration of Force Platforms

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Topics: Calibration , Design , Poles (Building) , Springs , Performance , Artificial limbs , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Gait analysis , Pressure

A Two-Dimensional Nonlinear Volumetric Foot Contact Model

Sukhpreet Singh Sandhu, John McPhee

IMECE 2010; 703-710https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39464

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View Articletitled, A Two-Dimensional Nonlinear Volumetric Foot Contact Model

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Topics: Biological tissues , Dampers , Geometry , Kinematics , Simulation models , Springs

Structural Modeling of the Human Musculoskeletal System for Clinical Treatment by Applying Joint-Connected Multibody Dynamics and System Approach

Munehiro Michael Kayo, Yoshiaki Ohkami

IMECE 2010; 711-718https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40065

Abstract

View Articletitled, Structural Modeling of the Human Musculoskeletal System for Clinical Treatment by Applying Joint-Connected Multibody Dynamics and System Approach

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Topics: Modeling , Multibody dynamics , Musculoskeletal system , Visualization , Biomedicine , Bridges (Structures) , Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Dimensions , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Manfacturing and Evaluation of Polyurethane Synthetic Long Bone Models

Alejandro Celemin, Ana M. Polanco

IMECE 2010; 719-723https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40543

Abstract

View Articletitled, Manfacturing and Evaluation of Polyurethane Synthetic Long Bone Models

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Topics: Bone , Urethane elastomers , Urethane foam

Ovariectomy and its Antioxidative Effect on Bone

Durg V. Rai, Harcharan Singh Ranu

IMECE 2010; 725-729https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40581

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ovariectomy and its Antioxidative Effect on Bone

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Topics: Bone , Defense industry , Oxygen , Stress , Damage , Enzymes , Osteoporosis

Design of a Wireless, Passive, Single-Use Emergency Call System

Wayne L. Staats, Dan P. Lorenc, Zihao Zhang, Ethan L. Huwe, Mark M. Barineau, Alexander H. Slocum

IMECE 2010; 731-740https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40681

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View Articletitled, Design of a Wireless, Passive, Single-Use Emergency Call System

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Topics: Design , Emergencies , Diseases , Power presses , Switches , User interfaces

Vibration and Acoustics in Biomedical Applications

Detection of Arteries by Using Diffuse Reflectance Photoplethysmography

Shinichiro Ota, Toshitaka Yasuda, Takashi Saito

IMECE 2010; 741-745https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37186

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View Articletitled, Detection of Arteries by Using Diffuse Reflectance Photoplethysmography

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Topics: Reflectance , Wavelength , Light scattering , Blood , Pressure , Sensors , Waves

Stress Phase Angle for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases

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

IMECE 2010; 747-749https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37780

Abstract

View Articletitled, Stress Phase Angle for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases

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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Stress , Aneurysms , Atherosclerosis , Pulsatile flow , Shear stress , Three-dimensional models

Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of the Performance of Three Hemodialysis Catheters

M. Elkhoury, N. Youssef, C. Issa

IMECE 2010; 751-758https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38048

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View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of the Performance of Three Hemodialysis Catheters

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Topics: Catheters , Computational fluid dynamics , Hemodialysis , Blood , Blood flow , Shear rate , Computer software , Inflow , Platelets , Rendering

An Investigation Into Quantifying Pressure Wave Oscillation in the Lung

J. Mussa, A. M. Al-Jumaily, G. Ijpma

IMECE 2010; 759-761https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38234

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Investigation Into Quantifying Pressure Wave Oscillation in the Lung

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Topics: Lung , Oscillations , Pressure , Waves , Air flow , Medical devices , Trachea , Wave propagation

Effects of Bronchodilators Combined With Oscillations on the Contracted Airway Smooth Muscle

M. Mathur, A. M. Al-Jumaily, G. Ijpma, R. Alany

IMECE 2010; 763-765https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38357

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of Bronchodilators Combined With Oscillations on the Contracted Airway Smooth Muscle

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Topics: Muscle , Oscillations , Biological tissues , Cardiovascular system , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Relaxation (Physics) , Trachea

Study on Micro Piezoelectric Actuator by Using Longitudinal Wave Energy for Catheter Application

M. Ajoudanian, M. Morita, Z. Jiang

IMECE 2010; 767-770https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38582

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Micro Piezoelectric Actuator by Using Longitudinal Wave Energy for Catheter Application

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Topics: Catheters , Longitudinal waves , Piezoelectric actuators , Thrombosis , Actuators , Brain , Blood , Blood flow , Blood vessels , Diseases

Mechanical Behavior of Porcine Pulmonary Artery

Shijia Zhao, Linxia Gu, James M. Hammel, Haili Lang

IMECE 2010; 771-775https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39012

Abstract

View Articletitled, Mechanical Behavior of Porcine Pulmonary Artery

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Topics: Mechanical behavior , Pulmonary artery , Biological tissues , Stiffness , Tension , Biomedicine , Design , Elasticity , Materials properties , Numerical analysis

Measurement of Tendon Excursion Using an Audio-Based Fourier Technique With Pulsed-Wave Doppler Ultrasound

Kelly J. Stegman, Nikolai Dechev, Edward J. Park, Ronald Podhorodeski

IMECE 2010; 777-783https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39199

Abstract

View Articletitled, Measurement of Tendon Excursion Using an Audio-Based Fourier Technique With Pulsed-Wave Doppler Ultrasound

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Topics: Tendons , Ultrasound , Waves , Displacement , Computer software , Signals , Biological tissues , Data acquisition , Fourier analysis , Wounds

Design and Development of a New Valve Geometry for Spacer Devices

Ricardo F. Oliveira, Senhorinha F. C. F. Teixeira, Lui´s F. Silva, Jose´ Carlos Teixeira, Henedina Antunes

IMECE 2010; 785-790https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39211

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Development of a New Valve Geometry for Spacer Devices

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Topics: Design , Geometry , Valves

A Comparative Study to Measure Audible Release (Crepitus) From Human Joints

Parvind Kaur Grewal, Hossein Mansour, Siamak Arzanpour, Farid Golnaraghi

IMECE 2010; 791-797https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39367

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Comparative Study to Measure Audible Release (Crepitus) From Human Joints

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Topics: Accelerometers , Condensers (steam plant) , Design , Impulse (Physics) , Microphones , Noise (Sound) , Patient treatment , Sensors , Signal to noise ratio , Surgery

Fluid Structure Interaction Analysis of Stentless Bio-Prosthetic Aortic Heart Valve in Sinus of Valsalva

Esfandyar Kouhi, Yos Morsi

IMECE 2010; 799-808https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39386

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fluid Structure Interaction Analysis of Stentless Bio-Prosthetic Aortic Heart Valve in Sinus of Valsalva

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Fluid structure interaction , Valves , Prostheses , Blood flow , Design , Cardiac cycle , Computer simulation , Deformation , Fluid pressure

A Lumped Parameter Vibration Model Developed Based on a Realistic Kinematic Description of the Hand-Arm System

Shrikant Pattnaik, Jay Kim

IMECE 2010; 809-813https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-40466

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Lumped Parameter Vibration Model Developed Based on a Realistic Kinematic Description of the Hand-Arm System

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Topics: Kinematics , Vibration , Tendons , Lumped parameter models , Nervous system , Construction , Damping , Musculoskeletal system , Physics , Redundancy (Engineering)

Viscoelasticity of Biological Tissues

A Fast Constrained Nonlinear Elastography Technique: Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Phantom Study Using the Veronda-Westman Model

M. Amooshahi, A. Samani

IMECE 2010; 815-824https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37740

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Fast Constrained Nonlinear Elastography Technique: Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Phantom Study Using the Veronda-Westman Model

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Topics: Elastography , Ethanol , Phantoms , Biological tissues , Stiffness , Displacement , Imaging , Inverse problems , Cancer , Data acquisition

Realtime Ultrasound Prostate Young’s Modulus Reconstruction Technique Using a Full Inversion Approach

Seyed Reza Mousavi, Abbas Samani

IMECE 2010; 825-831https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-37747

Abstract

View Articletitled, Realtime Ultrasound Prostate Young’s Modulus Reconstruction Technique Using a Full Inversion Approach

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Topics: Elastography , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Ultrasound , Young's modulus , Stress , Shapes , Artificial neural networks , Databases , Tumors

Viscoelastic Behaviour of the Human Spinal Disc

Harcharan Singh Ranu, Aman Sweet Bhullar, Abdulrahim Zakaria

IMECE 2010; 833-836https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38036

Abstract

View Articletitled, Viscoelastic Behaviour of the Human Spinal Disc

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Topics: Annulus , Disks , Knudsen number , Pressure , Pressure transducers , Relaxation (Physics) , Stress , Viscoelasticity

Logarithmic Superposition in Airway Smooth Muscle Dynamics

G. Ijpma, A. M. Al-Jumaily, G. C. Sieck

IMECE 2010; 837-841https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38214

Abstract

View Articletitled, Logarithmic Superposition in Airway Smooth Muscle Dynamics

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Muscle , Bridges (Structures) , Oscillations , Biological tissues

The Elastic Limits of Colon Tissues for Different Radii of a Tool Tip End Using a Simple Modeling

Junghun Choi

IMECE 2010; 843-846https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38672

Abstract

View Articletitled, The Elastic Limits of Colon Tissues for Different Radii of a Tool Tip End Using a Simple Modeling

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Topics: Biological tissues , Modeling , Boundary-value problems , Shapes , Damage , Mechanical properties , Needles , Stress , Stress-strain curves

Realtime Ultrasound Elastography Technique for Multifocal Breast Cancer Assessment

Shadi Shavakh, Aaron Fenster, Abbas Samani

IMECE 2010; 847-852https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38736

Abstract

View Articletitled, Realtime Ultrasound Elastography Technique for Multifocal Breast Cancer Assessment

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Topics: Cancer , Elastography , Ultrasound , Phantoms , Biological tissues , Errors , Agar , Elastic moduli , Gelatin , Imaging

Viscoelastic Properties of Macaque Neural Tissue at Low Strain Rates

Sarah A. Bentil, Sean MacLean, Rebecca B. Dupaix

IMECE 2010; 853-857https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39071

Abstract

View Articletitled, Viscoelastic Properties of Macaque Neural Tissue at Low Strain Rates

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Topics: Biological tissues , Viscoelasticity , Compression , Mechanical properties , Relaxation (Physics) , Surgery , Biocompatibility , Biomedicine , Brain , Deformation

Orthogonal Frequency Ultrasound Vibrometry

Yi Zheng, Aiping Yao, Shigao Chen, Matthew W. Urban, Randy Kinnick, James F. Greenleaf

IMECE 2010; 859-863https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39095

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View Articletitled, Orthogonal Frequency Ultrasound Vibrometry

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Topics: Ultrasound , Vibration , Signals , Biological tissues , Waves , Radiation (Physics) , Shapes , Shear waves , Transducers

A Curl-Based Approach to Ultrasound Elastography

Ali Baghani, Reza Zahiri Azar, Septimiu Salcudean, Robert Rohling

IMECE 2010; 865-867https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-39180

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Curl-Based Approach to Ultrasound Elastography

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Topics: Elastography , Ultrasound , Biological tissues , Elasticity , Algorithms , Biomedical imaging , Boundary-value problems , Displacement , Excitation systems , Machinery