Topics: Anatomy , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Hazards , Injury mechanisms , Knee , Musculoskeletal system , Simulation , Sports , Weight (Mass)

Experimental Modal Analysis of the Advanced Combat Helmet

Alessio Medda, Jay Shridharani, Cameron D. Bass, Valeta Carol Chancey

IMECE 2011; 9-15doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62703

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Topics: Modal analysis , Warfare , Noise (Sound) , Vibration

Methodology to Study Attenuation of a Blast Wave Through the Cranium

Alok S. Shah, Brian D. Stemper, Narayan Yoganandan, Frank A. Pintar, Nagarajan Rangarajan, Jason Hallman, Barry S. Shender

IMECE 2011; 17-24doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62932

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Topics: Waves , Shock waves , Pressure , Shock tubes , Transducers , Membranes , Finite element model , Injury mechanisms , Brain , Military systems

Brain Response to Extracranial Acoustic Loads: Shear Wave Propagation Characterized by Vector Fields

Erik H. Clayton, Philip V. Bayly

IMECE 2011; 25-29doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63245

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Topics: Brain , Shear waves , Sound pressure , Biological tissues , Displacement , Imaging , Stiffness , Magnetic resonance imaging , Pressure , Wounds

Development and Validation of a Subject-Specific Finite Element Model for Skull Fracture Assessment

James Huang, David Raymond, Weixin Shen, James Stuhmiller, Gregory Crawford, Cynthia Bir

IMECE 2011; 31-40doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63682

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Topics: Finite element model , Skull fractures , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Projectiles , Accelerometers , Bone , Finite element analysis , Anatomy , Kinetic energy

Combat Helmet-Headform Coupling Characterized From Blunt Impact Events

Kimberly B. Vasquez, Katie P. Logsdon, Daniel B. Dorman, Valeta Carol Chancey

IMECE 2011; 41-49doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64213

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Topics: ASTM International , Center of mass , Data collection , Engineering standards , Fittings , Impact testing , Military systems , Motorcycles , Sensors , Shells

Development of Visualization Methods of Air Flow Into Perforating Projectile Wounds

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

IMECE 2011; 51-59doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64240

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Topics: Air flow , Cavities , Contamination , Projectiles , Visualization , Wounds

Effect of Initial Surface Concentration on Bacterial Distribution in a Surrogate Ballistic Wound

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

IMECE 2011; 61-69doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64243

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Topics: Bacteria , Cavities , Collapse , Contamination , Filters , Gelatin , Projectiles , Proteins , Skin , Suction

Modeling Articulated Human Body Dynamics Under a Representative Blast Loading

X. G. Tan, Andrzej J. Przekwas, Gregory Rule, Kaushik Iyer, Kyle Ott, Andrew Merkle

IMECE 2011; 71-78doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64331

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Topics: Human dynamics , Modeling , Waves , Computational fluid dynamics , Explosions , Wounds , Blast effect , Damping , Design , Finite element methods

Comparative Study of the Dynamic Response of Different Materials Subjected to Compressed Gas Blast Loading

Brandon J. Hinz, Matthew V. Grimm, Karim H. Muci-Ku¨chler, Shawn M. Walsh

IMECE 2011; 79-88doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64395

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Topics: Dynamic response , Air flow , Biological tissues , Brain , Damage , Design , Flat plates , Military systems , Shock tubes , Shock waves

Brain Subarachnoid Space Architecture: Histological Approach

Parisa Saboori, Ali Sadegh

IMECE 2011; 89-94doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64474

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Topics: Brain , Modeling , Materials properties , Traumatic brain injury , Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Cerebrospinal fluid , Damping , Fibroblasts , Finite element analysis

Shock Wave Propagation as a Mechanism of Injury in Nonlinear Viscoelastic Soft Tissues

Kaveh Laksari, Mehdi Shafieian, Kurosh Darvish, Keyanoush Sadeghipour

IMECE 2011; 95-103doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64717

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Topics: Injury mechanisms , Shock waves , Soft tissues , Biological tissues , Brain , Waves , Compression , Shock (Mechanics) , Stress , Viscoelastic materials

Blast Response Characteristics for an Instrumented Helmet on a Skull-Brain Surrogate

Matthew Ford, Kirth Simmonds, David Horner, John Gauvin, Amit Bagchi

IMECE 2011; 105-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65699

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Topics: Brain , Design , Military systems , Traumatic brain injury

Computational Study on the Bridging Vein Rupture of Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury Using a Numerical Human Head Model

Chenzhi Wang, Jae Bum Pahk, Carey D. Balaban, Jeffrey S. Vipperman

IMECE 2011; 111-120doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65733

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Topics: Rupture , Traumatic brain injury , Wounds , Brain , Shock waves , Magnetic resonance imaging , Waves , Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Boundary-value problems

Application of Composites in Biomaterials and Bioengineering

Development of Low Pressure Filter Testing Vessel and Analysis of Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes for Water Treatment

M. Ceylan, K. Nilsen, H. Misak, R. Asmatulu

IMECE 2011; 121-126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62765

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Topics: Filters , Membranes , Nanofibers , Pressure , Testing , Vessels , Wastewater treatment , Water treatment

Bio-Testing of Poly-L-Lactic Acid/Hydroxyapatite Porous Bone Scaffolds

Qingwei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Jephte Augustin, Donggang Yao, David M. Wootton, Fredric A. Kleinbart, Norman A. Johanson, Kimberly A. Wasko, Peter I. Lelkes, Jack G. Zhou

IMECE 2011; 127-132doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64125

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Topics: Bone , Testing , Osteoblasts , Porosity , Biological tissues , Injection molding , Maintenance , Polymer blends , Surgery , Tissue engineering

Is Synthetic Composite Bone a Substitute for Natural Bone in Screw Bending Tests?

Thomas P. James, Brendan A. Andrade

IMECE 2011; 133-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65498

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Topics: Bone , Composite materials , Screws

Bioengineering and Clinic Applications

Detrended Fluctuation Analysis of Arrhythmia: Scaling Exponent as an Index of Heart Wellness

Toru Yazawa, Albert M. Hutapea, Tomoo Katsuyama, Yukio Shimoda

IMECE 2011; 139-148doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62184

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Topics: Arrhythmias , Signals , Biomedicine , Thermometers , Time series

Diagnosis of Breast Tumor Using 2D and 3D Ultrasound Images

Yougun Han, Dong-Woo Kim, Boxin Zhao, H. J. Kwon

IMECE 2011; 149-154doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62682

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Topics: Tumors , Ultrasound , Algorithms , Biological tissues , Elastic moduli

Design and Fabrication of a Hybrid Body-Powered Prosthetic Hand With Voluntary Opening and Voluntary Closing Capabilities

Timothy Sullivan, Kwok Siong Teh

IMECE 2011; 155-162doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62958

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Design , Manufacturing , Gears , Electronics , Energy dissipation , Engineering prototypes , Springs , Switches , Weight (Mass)

Pneumatic Hand Rehabilitation Device

Robert P. Gagliard, Robert Fregeolle, Khalid M. Sharaf, Mansour Zenouzi, Douglas E. Dow

IMECE 2011; 163-166doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62966

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Topics: Air compressors , Control systems , Design , Engineering prototypes , Insurance , Particle filtering (numerical methods) , Patient treatment , Pneumatic equipment , Pressure , Rehabilitation devices

A Novel Device to Investigate the Effect of Residual Tension in Natural Tissue Implants

Robert J. Berg, Anil Saigal, Thomas P. James

IMECE 2011; 167-171doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63081

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Topics: Biological tissues , Tension

Effects of Augmented Air Pressure on the Nasal Erectile Tissue and Blood Flow During Breathing Therapies

David E. White, Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily, James Bartley, Jun Lu

IMECE 2011; 173-174doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63132

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Topics: Biological tissues , Blood flow , Patient treatment , Pressure , Blood , Inflow , Magnetic resonance imaging , Patents , Heat , Particle spin

Technique for the Measurement of Surgical Screw Deflection

Brendan A. Andrade, Anil Saigal, Thomas P. James

IMECE 2011; 175-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63232

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Topics: Deflection , Screws , Surgical screws

Characterization of Irregular Stress Distributions Induced by Klippel Feil Syndrome

Enoch Leung, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn, Rolando F. Roberto

IMECE 2011; 183-189doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63343

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Topics: Stress , Cervical spine , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Cartilage , Computers , Failure , Finite element analysis , Image segmentation , Intervertebral discs

Influence of Tibial Eminence Size on the ACL Injury

Ariful I. Bhuiyan, Javad Hashemi, Ryan E. Breighner, James R. Slauterbeck

IMECE 2011; 191-193doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63555

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Topics: Anterior cruciate ligament , Wounds , Risk , Computer software , Geometry , Image reconstruction , Knee , Magnetic resonance

Development of a Dementia-Specific Gait Profile: A Computational Approach

Tasos Karakostas, Simon Hsiang, Boyd Davis, Dena Shenk, Margaret Maclagan

IMECE 2011; 195-196doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63588

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Topics: Wounds

Effects of Treatment for Cervical Disc Degenerative Disease in Military Populations

Joseph Cochran, Jamie L. Baisden, Narayan Yoganandan, Frank A. Pintar

IMECE 2011; 197-203doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63919

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Topics: Diseases , Disks , Military systems , Biomechanics , Finite element analysis , Surgery , Cervical spine , Discectomies , Modeling , Performance

Specific Treatments for Improving the Quality of Life in Rheumatologic Affections and Osteoporosis

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

IMECE 2011; 205-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63929

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Topics: Osteoporosis , Patient treatment , Vibration

Nonlinear Dynamic Viscoelastic Model for Osteoarthritic Cartilage Indentation Force

A. Vidal-Lesso, E. Ledesma-Orozco, R. Lesso-Arroyo, L. Daza-Benitez

IMECE 2011; 215-220doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64387

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Topics: Cartilage , Osteoarthritis , Mechanical properties , Viscoelasticity , Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Dynamic response , Elastic moduli , Relaxation (Physics) , Soft tissues

Control of Wall Thickness of Blood Vessel Biomodel Made of Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) Hydrogel by a Three-Dimensional-Rotating Spin Dip-Coating Method

Hiroyuki Kosukegawa, Chihaya Kiyomitsu, Makoto Ohta

IMECE 2011; 221-228doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64619

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Topics: Blood vessels , Coating processes , Coatings , Ethanol , Hydrogels , Particle spin , Rotation , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Wall thickness

Trans-Scleral Tonometry: Mechanical Palpation of the Eye

Pe´ter P. Polyva´s, Eniko T. Enikov, Gholam Peyman, Vasco Polyzoev

IMECE 2011; 229-233doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64852

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Topics: Blood vessels , Errors , Fluids , Leakage , Manometry , Needles , Pressure , Pressure control , Pressure transducers , Probes

Short-Pulse Laser-Based System for Detection of Tumors: Administration of Gold Nanoparticles Enhances Contrast

A. Y. Sajjadi, A. Suratkar, K. Mitra, M. S. Grace

IMECE 2011; 235-240doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64949

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Topics: Lasers , Nanoparticles , Tumors , Biological tissues , Cancer , Skin , Coherence (Optics) , Imaging , Optical tomography , Photons

Evaluation of Human Femur Bone Radiographic Images Using AdaBoost and Support Vector Machines

Thomas Christy Bobby, Swaminathan Ramakrishnan

IMECE 2011; 241-245doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65107

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Topics: Bone , Support vector machines , Algorithms , Image processing , Principal component analysis , Strength (Materials)

Stiffness Characterization Using a Dynamic Heart Phantom and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Karen Chang Yan, Mary Kate McDonough, James J. Pilla, Chun Xu

IMECE 2011; 247-248doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65222

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Topics: Magnetic resonance imaging , Phantoms , Stiffness , Diseases , Coronary arteries , Damage , Heart failure , Imaging , Materials properties , Physiology

Biomedical Heat Transfer, Transport Phenomena and Fluid Mechanics

Nonclassical Heat Transfer Models for Laser-Induced Thermal Damage in Biological Tissues

Jianhua Zhou, J. K. Chen, Yuwen Zhang

IMECE 2011; 249-260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62018

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Topics: Biological tissues , Damage , Heat transfer , Lasers , Waves

Effects of High Shear Rate on Thrombus Formation Process on Pipe Orifice Flows

Masaaki Tamagawa

IMECE 2011; 261-264doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62986

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Shear rate , Thrombosis , Computational fluid dynamics , Lasers , Shear stress , Visualization

Extra- and Intracellular Ice Formation of Attached Caski Cells Under Directional Cooling

Yuhui Li, Hao Wang

IMECE 2011; 265-270doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63491

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Topics: Cooling , Ice , Cell membranes , Cryobiology , Cycles , Freezing , Membranes

Numerical Hemodynamics Analysis of Stented Cerebral Artery

Hongcheon Yang, Kwang-Sun Kim

IMECE 2011; 271-277doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63608

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Topics: Cerebral arteries , Hemodynamics , Stents , Blood vessels , Blood , Biomechanics , Blood flow , Cardiovascular system , Density , Diseases

Bioheat Transfer During Infrared Laser Irradiation of Tissue Phantoms for Replacing Traditional Moxibustion

Jiyong Cho, Seungdeok Lee, Jung Kyung Kim

IMECE 2011; 279-285doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63727

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Topics: Bioheat transfer , Biological tissues , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Lasers , Phantoms , Skin , Temperature distribution , Agar , Patient treatment , Absorption

Application of Tornado-Flow Fundamental Hydrodynamic Theory to the Study of Blood Flow in the Heart: Further Development of Tornado-Like Jet Technology

L. A. Bockeria, G. I. Kiknadze, I. A. Gachechiladze, A. Y. Gorodkov

IMECE 2011; 287-296doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63769

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Topics: Blood flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Cavities , Aorta , Shapes , Anatomy , Cardiac cycle , Computerized tomography , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Geometry

Engineering an Undergarment for Flash/Flame Protection

Frazier Hull, Jett Gambill, Andrew Hansche, Gian Agni, John Evangelista, Celia Powell, Margaret Auerbach, Joel Dillon, O¨zer Arnas

IMECE 2011; 297-305doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63888

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Topics: Flames , Textiles , Improvised explosive devices , Permeability , ASTM International , Biomedicine , Design , Fibers , Fire , Materials properties

Experimental Validation of a CFD Model in a Thermal Environment Characterization

Senhorinha Teixeira, Ricardo Oliveira, Nelson Rodrigues, Alberto Se´rgio Miguel, Jose´ Carlos Teixeira

IMECE 2011; 307-312doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64297

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics

Development of a Methodology for Adaptation of Refractive Index Under Controlling Kinematic Viscosity for PIV

Shuya Shida, Hiroyuki Kosukegawa, Makoto Ohta

IMECE 2011; 313-321doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64388

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Topics: Kinematics , Refractive index , Viscosity , Aneurysms , Blood , Blood vessels , Diseases , Fluids , Hemodynamics , Sodium

Flow Through Coated Coronary Stented Arteries: A Review

Aneesha Gogineni, T. S. Ravigururajan

IMECE 2011; 323-333doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64621

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Stents , Metals , Coatings , Drugs , Biodegradation , Carbon , Polymers , Design , Modeling

Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias

M. Erol Ulucakli

IMECE 2011; 335-350doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64809

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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Arrhythmias , Catheters , Radiofrequency ablation , Biological tissues , Bioheat transfer , Biomedicine , Bone , Finite element analysis , Kidney

Optimization of Skin Cooling for Thermographic Imaging of Near-Surface Lesions

Tze-Yuan Cheng, Cila Herman

IMECE 2011; 351-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65221

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Topics: Cooling , Optimization , Skin , Thermography , Temperature , Infrared imaging , Imaging , Biological tissues , Simulation , Thermal properties

Inverse Problem for the Estimation of Skin Cancerous Region Parameters by Thermal Analysis

Jose Manuel Luna, Ricardo Romero-Mendez, Abel Hernandez-Guerrero, Francisco Elizalde-Blancas

IMECE 2011; 361-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65538

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Inverse problems , Simulated annealing , Skin , Thermal analysis , Tumors , Cancer , Heat , Temperature , Bioheat transfer

The Effects of Blood Flow on the Iceball Evolution During a Multiple Probes Cryosurgery

Zhi Zhu He, Jing Liu

IMECE 2011; 371-376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65741

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Topics: Blood flow , Probes , Blood vessels , Biological tissues , Blood , Convection , Temperature profiles

Evaluation of the Power-Generation Capacity of Implantable Thermoelectric Power Generator Driven by Radioisotope Fuel

Yang Yang, Jing Liu

IMECE 2011; 377-383doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65756

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Topics: Energy generation , Fuels , Generators , Radioisotopes , Temperature , Batteries , Junctions , Service life (Equipment) , Thermal energy

A Mathematical Model to Decrease Obesity in the UAE

Sara Azzeh, Omar Alhussain, Sara Abu Samra

IMECE 2011; 385-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65871

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Topics: Students , Temperature , Weight (Mass)

BioMEMS, Micro and Nano Systems in Medicine and Biology

Microfluidic Chip for Particle-Liquid Separation

Priyank Bhardwaj, Piyush Bagdi, Ashish S. Sharma, Ashis K. Sen

IMECE 2011; 391-398doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62343

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Topics: Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Separation (Technology) , Design , Theoretical analysis , Biomedicine , Blood , Manufacturing , Materials research , Microelectromechanical systems

Quantitative Analysis of Subunit Mismatch Arrangement in Staphylococcal Gamma-Hemolysin Heteroheptameric Transmembrane Pore

Noriko Tomita, Kazuyo Abe, Makoto Ohta

IMECE 2011; 399-406doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63645

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Topics: Biosensors , DNA , Membranes , Proteins , Resolution (Optics) , Sensors , Transmission electron microscopy

Selective and Automated Detection of Airborne Asbestos Fibers Using Chrysotile-Adhesive Protein and High-Throughput Microscopy (HTM)

Myoung-Ock Cho, Hyo Mi Chang, Yeon Gyu Yu, Hwataik Han, Jung Kyung Kim

IMECE 2011; 407-411doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63721

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Topics: Adhesives , Asbestos fibers , Microscopy , Proteins , Computer software , Electron microscopy , Fibers , Image processing , Particulate matter , Phase contrast microscopes

High Flow Rate Device for Circulating Tumor Cell Capture

Taehyun Park, Daniel Sangwon Park, Michael C. Murphy

IMECE 2011; 413-416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63750

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Tumors , Computational fluid dynamics , Erythrocytes , Polymers , Simulation results , Surface finishing , Ultraviolet radiation

Surface Functionalization of an Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic Biosensor

Asad Ahmad, Nathan Gallant, Rasim Guldiken, Onursal Onen

IMECE 2011; 417-418doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64311

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Topics: Biosensors , Cancer , Acoustics , Biology , Blood , Diseases , Proteins , Risk , Testing

Computational Modeling and Device Design

A Novel Multi-Layer Poro-Elastic Model of Lung Deformation

Zhiliang Li, Xiang Long, Olusegun J. Ilegbusi

IMECE 2011; 419-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62250

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Topics: Deformation , Lung , Flow (Dynamics) , Computerized tomography , Cancer , Displacement , Geometry , Permeability , Radiation therapy , Tumors

Hybrid Wound Devices for Spatiotemporally Controlled Release Kinetics

Ibrahim T. Ozbolat, Bahattin Koc

IMECE 2011; 425-427doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62254

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Topics: Biomaterials , Computer-aided design , Geometry , Imaging , Nozzles , Rapid prototyping

Noninvasive In Vivo Characterization of Pediatric Human Spine: 3-D Finite Element Study

Elizabeth S. Doughty, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn

IMECE 2011; 429-434doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62300

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Human spine , Pediatrics , Stress

An Empirical Model for the Prediction of Hemodialysis System Performance

Jane Kang, Amit Jariwala, David W. Rosen

IMECE 2011; 435-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62395

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Topics: Hemodialysis , Steady state , Cycles , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Kidney , Patient treatment , Simulation

Experimentally Validated Computational Simulation of Lumbar Spine Intervertebral Disc Puncture

Kristen E. Lipscomb, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn

IMECE 2011; 443-450doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62447

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Topics: Intervertebral discs , Lumbar spine , Simulation , Disks , Biomedicine , Computerized tomography , Deformation , Finite element model , Human spine , Materials properties

Using NURBs-Based Metamodels as Surrogate Spine Models for More Efficient Probabilistic Analysis

Bethany Pickett, Cameron J. Turner, Anthony Petrella

IMECE 2011; 451-457doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62449

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Topics: Approximation , Biomechanics , B-splines , Complex systems , Finite element model , Human spine , Materials properties , Modeling , Optimization , Shapes

Articulated Mechanism Design and Kinematics for Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery Robot

Wei Jian Chin, Carl A. Nelson, Chi Min Seow

IMECE 2011; 459-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62572

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Topics: Design , Endoscopic devices , Kinematics , Robots , Surgery

Development of a Failure Locus for a 3-Dimensional Anterior Crutiate Ligament: A Finite Element Analysis

A. Orsi, N. H. Yang, A. Vaziri, P. K. Canavan, H. N. Hashemi

IMECE 2011; 469-470doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62738

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Topics: Failure , Finite element analysis , Knee , Anterior cruciate ligament , Rupture , Wounds , Bone , Engineering simulation , Rotation , Simulation

Development of a Tridimensional Visualization and Model Reconstruction System Based on Computed Tomographic Data

Hugo I. Medelli´n Castillo, Manuel A. Ochoa Alfaro

IMECE 2011; 471-478doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62822

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Topics: Computerized tomography , Visualization

Simulation of Stress-Fracture in Human Vertebral Body due to Extreme Weight Lifting

Harcharan Singh Ranu, Aman Sweet Bhullar

IMECE 2011; 479-481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63080

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Simulation , Stress , Weight (Mass) , Wounds , Lumbar spine , Failure mechanisms , Fracture mechanics

Craig-Bampton Modal Reduction Applied to Human Tibia Tradeoff Between Accuracy and Speed

Adam Kłodowski, Antti Valkeapa¨a¨, Aki Mikkola

IMECE 2011; 483-487doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63618

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Topics: Tradeoffs , Bone , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Stress , Bone fractures , Cartilage , Compression , Computation , Finite element model

Finite Element Modeling of Burnishing and the Effects of Process Parameters on Surface Integrity of Orthopedic Implants

M. Salahshoor, Y. B. Guo

IMECE 2011; 489-498doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63719

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Orthopedics , Residual stresses , Surface roughness , Hydrostatics , Aerospace industry , Biodegradation , Biomaterials , Ceramics

Comparison of Deformation Analysis of a Biological Cell Under an Injection Force Using Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Methods and Artificial Neural Network

Masoud Nasiri Sarvi, M. T. Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 499-507doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63791

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Biological cells , Deformation , Finite element methods

Synthesis and Implementation of Advanced Controllers for a Novel Pneumatic Semi-Active Wheelchair Suspension

David Smith, Hemanth Porumamilla

IMECE 2011; 509-516doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63895

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Topics: Control equipment , Wheelchairs , Vibration , Damping , Design , Biomedicine , Diseases , Drugs , Hardware , Pneumatic systems

Dynamic Modeling of Knee Mechanics

Daniel P. Nicolella, Barron Bichon, W. Loren Francis, Travis D. Eliason

IMECE 2011; 517-523doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63940

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Knee , Cartilage , Muscle , Musculoskeletal system , Bone , Engineering simulation , Modeling , Multibody dynamics , Simulation

Modeling Heart Rate Baroreflex Mechanism and its Application in Predicting Acute Hypotensive Episodes

Ali Jalali, C. Nataraj

IMECE 2011; 525-529doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64015

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Topics: Algorithms , Errors , Modeling , Nervous system , Nonlinear systems , Pressure

Flow Downstream of Partially Blocked Stented Cardiac Arteries

Aneesha Gogineni, T. S. Ravigururajan

IMECE 2011; 531-539doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64624

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Pressure drop , Stents , Blood , Atherosclerosis , Blood flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Coronary arteries

Development of an OpenSim Shoulder Model for Manual Wheelchair Users With Tetraplegia

Brooke Odle, Gail Forrest, Jeffrey Reinbolt, Trevor Dyson-Hudson

IMECE 2011; 541-542doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64816

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Topics: Wheelchairs , Wounds , Muscle , Risk , Spinal cord

The Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of a Novel Dental Implant With an Interposed Internal Layer Imitating Periodontal Ligament’s Function

Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian, Keikhosrow Firoozbakhsh, Golsa Ghanati, Parsa Ghanati

IMECE 2011; 543-548doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64841

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Topics: Finite element analysis

Relay Feedback Oscillator Design for Modeling Circadian Rhythms in Cyanobacteria

Jaromir Fiser, Pavel Zitek, Jan Cerveny

IMECE 2011; 549-556doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64996

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Topics: Design , Feedback , Modeling , Low-pass filters , Poles (Building) , Stability , Clocks , Filters , Limit cycles , Oscillations

Modelling and Simulation of a Flexible Endoscopic Surgical Instrument in a Tube

J. P. Khatait, M. Krijnen, J. P. Meijaard, R. G. K. M. Aarts, D. M. Brouwer, J. L. Herder

IMECE 2011; 557-566doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65189

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Topics: Endoscopic devices , Modeling , Simulation , Surgical tools , Friction , Instrumentation , Endoscopes , Displacement , Dynamic systems , Shapes

Computational Modeling of Post-Sutured Tissue Performance

Ananth Ram Mahanth Kasavajhala, Linxia Gu

IMECE 2011; 567-568doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65526

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Topics: Biological tissues , Computer simulation , Stiffness , Stress , Deformation , Finite element methods , Aorta , Corners (Structural elements) , Damage , Thread

MRI-Based Three Dimensional Modeling of Stenting Procedure

Shijia Zhao, Linxia Gu, Shailesh Ganpule

IMECE 2011; 569-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65583

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Topics: Magnetic resonance imaging , Three-dimensional modeling , Stents , Design , Blood flow , Carotid arteries , Geometry , Simulation , Stress

Investigation of Tumor Growth Based on Phase Field Model

Zhi Zhu He, Jing Liu

IMECE 2011; 571-572doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65744

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Topics: Tumors , Biological tissues , Simulation , Accounting , Adhesion , Computation , Computer simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Einstein field equations

Dynamics and Control of Biomechanical Systems

Optimization of Stiffness and Damping in Modeling of Voluntary Elbow Flexions

Kai Chen, Richard Foulds

IMECE 2011; 573-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62219

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Topics: Damping , Modeling , Optimization , Stiffness , Electromyography , Signals , Degrees of freedom , Equilibrium (Physics) , Kinematics , Mechanical behavior

A Finite Element Analysis of a Subject Specific Single-Leg Drop Landing at Varied Heights

Chi-Yin Tse, Hamid Nayeb-Hashemi, Ashkan Vaziri, Paul K. Canavan

IMECE 2011; 577-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63716

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Knee , Wounds , Anterior cruciate ligament , Cartilage , Cutting , Materials properties , Soft tissues , Sports , Springs

Wireless Nerve Positional Control of Prosthetic Device

David R. Loker, Yi Wu, Margaret A. Voss, John T. Roth, Stephen A. Strom

IMECE 2011; 581-586doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63891

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Topics: Prostheses , Signals , Servomotors , Electromyography , Generators , Motion control , Muscle , Wounds

Automatic Generation of a Subject Specific Upper Body Model From Motion Data

Derek Lura, Stephanie Carey, Rajiv Dubey

IMECE 2011; 587-593doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63953

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Topics: Algorithms , End effectors , Errors , Kinematics , Robotics

Robust Tremor Attenuation for Single DOF Model of Human Elbow Joint With Parametric Uncertainties

Behzad Taheri, David Case, Edmond Richer

IMECE 2011; 595-600doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64443

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Topics: Human elbow , Uncertainty , Control equipment , Algorithms , Closed loop systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Filters , Lyapunov methods , Pole placement , Simulation results

Dielectric Elastomer Energy Harvesting and its Application to Human Walking

Heather Lai, Chin An Tan, Yong Xu

IMECE 2011; 601-607doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65973

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Topics: Elastomers , Energy harvesting , Damping , Knee , Dampers , Transducers , Advanced materials , Biological tissues , Capacitors , Density

Processing and Characterization of Bio-Inspired and Biomimetic Materials

Surface Modification of Biodegradable Magnesium-Calcium Implants by Burnishing

M. Salahshoor, Y. B. Guo

IMECE 2011; 609-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63730

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Topics: Biocompatibility , Biodegradation , Magnesium (Metal) , Orthopedics

Deformation Modeling of Soft Tissue Scaffolds for Wound Healing

Bashir Khoda, Bahattin Koc

IMECE 2011; 619-624doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64662

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Topics: Deformation , Membranes , Modeling , Porosity , Soft tissues , Design , Geometry , Biocompatibility , Biodegradation , Biological tissues

Interfacial Fracture Strength Measurement of Tissue-Biomaterial Systems

M. P. H. Khandaker, Yanling Li, Stefano Tarantini

IMECE 2011; 625-630doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65038

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomaterials , Fracture toughness , Bone , Cements (Adhesives) , Particulate matter , Surface roughness , Bonding , Elasticity , Magnesium (Metal)

Vibration and Acoustics in Biomedical Applications

Arterial Flow Resonance Biodynamics Resolves Plaques Buildup: Theoretical Development

A. Alameddine

IMECE 2011; 631-639doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62337

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Resonance , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Precipitation , Turbulence , Momentum , Vibration , Waves , Biomechanics , Blood

Investigation of Vehicle Seat With Active Control System to Minimize Vertical Vibrations From Seat to Human Body

S. Ota, S. Nishiyama

IMECE 2011; 641-645doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62511

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Topics: Control systems , Vehicles , Vibration , Algorithms , Mechanical properties , Optimization algorithms , Damping , Elastic constants , Numerical analysis , Optimization

Effect of Mechanical Length Oscillations on Airways Smooth Muscle Reactivity and Crossbridge Cycling

P. Mbikou, A. M. Al-Jumaily

IMECE 2011; 647-648doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63142

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Topics: Cycles , Fluctuations (Physics) , Muscle , Oscillations , Relaxation (Physics) , Stiffness , Tides

Effect of Mechanical Pulse Oscillations on Pre-Contracted Porcine Airway Smooth Muscle

S. Theodore, A. M. Al-Jumaily, P. Mbikou

IMECE 2011; 649-650doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63154

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Topics: Muscle , Oscillations , Relaxation (Physics)

Combined Effect of Isoproterenol and Mechanical Oscillation on the Contractile Response of Mice Airway Smooth Muscle

M. J. Jo-Avila, A. M. Al-Jumaily, P. Mbikou, L. Sobrevia

IMECE 2011; 651-652doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63163

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Topics: Muscle , Oscillations , Relaxation (Physics)

Model-Based Estimation of Mechanical Characters of Arterial Vessels Using Experimental Dynamic Response Data

Rahil Vali, Takashi Saito

IMECE 2011; 653-658doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63487

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Topics: Approximation , Atherosclerosis , Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Circuits , Damping , Dynamic response , Fluids , Inverse problems , Shells

Estimation of Erythrocyte Deformability Using a Viscoelastic Model With Two Degrees of Freedom

Tatsuya Mori, Takashi Saito

IMECE 2011; 659-663doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63840

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Erythrocytes , Deformation , Center of mass , Damping , Displacement , Elastic moduli , Shear flow , Shock absorbers , Springs

Multi-Frequency Focused Ultrasound for Tissue Ablation

Saurabh Bakshi, Sijia Guo, Xiaoning Jiang

IMECE 2011; 665-670doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64076

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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Biological tissues , Ultrasound , Temperature , Electricity (Physics) , Imaging , Patient treatment , Probes , Transducers

Development of an Ultrasound Hyperthermia Simulator for Therapeutic Applications

Esteban Echeverria, Chandrasekhar Thamire

IMECE 2011; 671-678doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64205

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Topics: Ultrasound , Biological tissues , Temperature , Pressure , Heat , Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Bioheat transfer , Engineering simulation , Finite difference time-domain analysis , Nonlinear waves

A Numerical Approach of Estimating Dental Implant Healing Process Using Resonance Frequency Analysis (RFA)

Reza Harirforoush, Siamak Arzanpour

IMECE 2011; 679-684doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64415

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Topics: Radiofrequency ablation , Resonance , Bone , Boundary-value problems , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Finite element analysis , Modal analysis , Modeling , Simulation

An Investigation Into the Acoustic Response of Diseased Arterial Pulse Waveforms

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

IMECE 2011; 685-687doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64754

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Topics: Acoustics , Aneurysms , Aorta , Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Catheters , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Delays , Diseases

Investigation of a Cell Mechanosensing System by Measuring Cytoskeletal Deformation and Intracellular Calcium Ion Concentration

Toshihiko Shiraishi, Kazuhiro Sakata, Shin Morishita, Ryohei Takeuchi

IMECE 2011; 689-690doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64843

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Topics: Deformation , Osteoblasts , Signals , Principal component analysis , Proteins , Visualization

Investigation of Mechanism of Proliferation Promotion of Cultured Osteoblasts by Mechanical Vibration

Toshihiko Shiraishi, Kazutaka Ohashi, Shin Morishita, Ryohei Takeuchi

IMECE 2011; 691-692doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64845

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Topics: Osteoblasts , Vibration , Plates (structures) , Aluminum plate , Carbon dioxide , Density , Excitation , Excitation systems , Inertia (Mechanics) , Mechanical admittance

Noninvasive Acceleration Measurements of Physiological Vibrations: Assessment of Finger Arthritis

Narender P. Reddy, Ekta Shah Dharaiya, Bruce M. Rothschild

IMECE 2011; 693-695doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65067

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Topics: Physiology , Vibration , Engineering disciplines , Knee , Signals , Biomedicine , Cartilage , Diseases , Osteoarthritis

Viscoelasticity of Biological Tissues

Ultrasound Viscoelastic Imaging of Breast Lesions: A Practical Hybrid Freehand Technique for Data Acquisition

Andrew Di Battista, J. Alison Noble, Ruth English

IMECE 2011; 697-698doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64849

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Topics: Data acquisition , Imaging , Ultrasound , Biological tissues , Cancer , Gelatin , Machinery , Mammography , Motors , Phantoms

Estimation of Local Viscoelasticity of Lungs Based on Surface Waves

Zoujun Dai, Ying Peng, Hansen A. Mansy, Thomas J. Royston, Richard H. Sandler

IMECE 2011; 699-706doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65561

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Topics: Lung , Surface waves (Fluid) , Viscoelasticity , Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Mechanical properties , Shear modulus , Waves

Growth-Induced Stress Inside Solid Tumor Using Thermoelasticity Model

Zhi Zhu He, Jing Liu

IMECE 2011; 707-710doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65745

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Topics: Stress , Thermoelasticity , Tumors , Biological tissues , Diffusion (Physics) , Pressure , Stress concentration

Nanoengineering for Medicine and Biology

Biomimetic and Bioinspired Technologies

Electronic Stool (e-Stool): A Novel Self-Stabilizing Video Capsule Endoscope for Reliable Non-Invasive Colonic Imaging

Dobromir Filip, Marjan Eggermont, Jacquelyn Nagel, C. N. Andrews, Orly Yadid-Pecht, Martin P. Mintchev

IMECE 2011; 711-722doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62714

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Endoscopes , Imaging , Mechanical properties , Osmosis , Shapes , Viscosity

The Architecture of the Dragonfly Wing: A Study of the Structural and Fluid Dynamic Capabilities of the Anisoptera’s Forewing

Maria Mingallon, Sakthivel Ramaswamy

IMECE 2011; 723-730doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62849

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Topics: Fluids , Wings , Construction , Flight , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Structural analysis

Doing BiE: Lessons Learned From Teaching Bio-Inspired Engineering

Christopher H. Jenkins

IMECE 2011; 731-735doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63064

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Topics: Biomimetics , Teaching , Design , Engineering design , Engineering students , Engineers , Robotics , Students

Methods for Supporting Bioinspired Design

Michael W. Glier, Joanna Tsenn, Julie S. Linsey, Daniel A. McAdams

IMECE 2011; 737-744doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63247

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Students , Modeling , Design methodology , Engineers , Feedback , Innovation , Workshops (Work spaces)

Development of an Artificial Muscle Using PVC Gel

Minoru Hashimoto

IMECE 2011; 745-754doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63354

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Topics: Muscle , Actuators , Deformation , Position control , Design , Electrodes , Mechanical properties , Stress , Weight (Mass)

Dry Etching Process on a Conducting Interpenetrating Polymer Network Actuator for a Flapping Fly Micro Robot

Alexandre Khaldi, Ce´dric Plesse, Caroline Soyer, Eric Cattan, Fre´de´ric Vidal, Claude Chevrot, Dominique Teyssie´

IMECE 2011; 755-757doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63505

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Topics: Actuators , Dry etching , Polymers , Robots , Adhesion , Conducting polymers , Instrumentation , Microactuators , Microfabrication , Photolithography

A Biomimetic Elastic Cable Driven Quadruped Robot: The RoboCat

Elvedin Kljuno, J. Jim Zhu, Robert L. Williams, II, Stephen M. Reilly

IMECE 2011; 759-769doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63534

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Topics: Biomimetics , Cables , Robots , Motors , Design , Weight (Mass) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Kinetic energy , Shock (Mechanics)

Polymer-Based Flapping-Wing Robotic Insects: Progresses in Wing Fabrication, Conception and Simulation

Thomas Vanneste, Alexandre Bontemps, Xiao Qing Bao, Se´bastien Grondel, Jean-Bernard Paquet, Eric Cattan

IMECE 2011; 771-778doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63602

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Topics: Manufacturing , Polymers , Robotics , Simulation , Wings , Design , Aerodynamics , Engineering prototypes , Finite element methods , Flight

Vision Guided Motion Control of a Biomimetic Quadruped Robot: RoboCat

Steven Carpenter, Xinming Yu, Melih Altun, James Graham, J. Jim Zhu, Janusz Starzyk

IMECE 2011; 779-788doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63805

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Topics: Biomimetics , Motion control , Robots , Algorithms , Artificial neural networks , Cables , Computers , Data acquisition , Decision making , Hardware

Identifying Product Scaling Principles: A Step Towards Enhancing Biomimetic Design

Angel Perez, Julie Linsey, Joanna Tsenn, Michael Glier

IMECE 2011; 789-798doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63975

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Scaling laws (Mathematical physics) , Transportation systems , Product design

Four-Fin Bio-Inspired UUV: Modeling and Control Solutions

Jason D. Geder, Ravi Ramamurti, John Palmisano, Marius Pruessner, Banahalli Ratna, William C. Sandberg

IMECE 2011; 799-808doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64005

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Topics: Biomimetics , Control modeling , Vehicles , Computational fluid dynamics , Fins , Control algorithms , Flow (Dynamics) , Kinematics , Simulation results , Underwater vehicles

Electrophoretic Mobility of Lipid Coated Nanoparticles: Understanding the Influence of Size and Charge on a Lipoprotein Particle Mimic

Scott M. Reed, Min S. Wang, Erica L. Curello

IMECE 2011; 809-816doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64158

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Topics: Mechanical admittance , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Coating processes , Coatings , Oxidation , Density , Diseases , Dynamic light scattering , Electrophoresis

Bio-Inspired Robotic Cownose Ray Propelled by Electroactive Polymer Pectoral Fin

Zheng Chen, Tae I. Um, Jianzhong Zhu, Hilary Bart-Smith

IMECE 2011; 817-824doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64174

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Topics: Biomimetics , Conducting polymers , Robotics , Robots , Computerized tomography , Fins , Membranes , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Polymers , Thrust

Bioinspiration From Biodiversity in Sensor Design

Rolf Mu¨ller, Jianguo Ma, Zhen Yan, Cindy Grimm, Washington Mio

IMECE 2011; 825-834doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64487

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Sensors , Shapes , Ear , Radiation (Physics) , Biology , Performance , Principal component analysis , Space

Mechanistic Model-Based Method for Bio-Inspired Design and Education

Justin Seipel

IMECE 2011; 835-841doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64595

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Education , Engineering design , Conceptual design , Students , Engineering disciplines , Engineers , Life sciences , Robots

The Mechanics of Fast-Start Performance of Pike Studied Using a Mechanical Fish

Chengcheng Feng, Brian R. Bonafilia, Yahya Modarres-Sadeghi, Michael S. Triantafyllou

IMECE 2011; 843-849doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65035

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Topics: Servomotors , Shapes , Signals , Stiffness , Thrust , Traveling waves , Vehicles

Effect of Humpback Whale Inspired Tubercles on Marine Tidal Turbine Blades

Timothy Gruber, Mark M. Murray, David W. Fredriksson

IMECE 2011; 851-857doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65436

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Topics: Blades , Tidal turbines , Flow (Dynamics) , Computer software , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Rapid prototyping , Three-dimensional computer-aided design , Tides , Wings

Emphasizing Mechanical Feedback in Bio-Inspired Design and Education

Justin Seipel

IMECE 2011; 859-860doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65587

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Education , Feedback , Biology , Control equipment , Framing (Construction) , Motor controls , Musculoskeletal system , Nervous system

Bionanofluidics

CFD Analysis of Drug Carrying Magnetic Nanocomposite Carriers Under Magnetic Fields

H. L. Wamocha, R. Tandel, H. Lankarani, R. Asmatulu

IMECE 2011; 861-870doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62713

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Drug delivery systems , Drugs , Magnetic fields , Nanocomposites

Hydrodynamic Behavior of Magnetic Nanocomposite Spheres Under Magnetic Fields

H. L. Wamocha, R. Asmatulu, T. S. Ravigururajan

IMECE 2011; 871-876doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62762

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Topics: Magnetic fields , Nanocomposites

Nanofluidics of Mammalian Hearing

Sonya T. Smith, Richard Chadwick

IMECE 2011; 877-880doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64729

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Topics: Acoustics , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Membranes , Nanofluidics , Nanoscale phenomena , Resolution (Optics) , Shear (Mechanics) , Tension , Transducers

Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine

Observation of Bubble Deformation Process in a Microcapsule for Developing Drug Delivery Systems Using Shock Waves and Ultrasonic Waves

Masaaki Tamagawa

IMECE 2011; 881-883doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63414

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Topics: Bubbles , Deformation , Drug delivery systems , Shock waves , Ultrasonic waves , Polymers , Pressure , Waves

Integral Medicine: Cure and Organic Regeneration to Nano-Metric Level by Quantum Medicine Methods Programming Path Integrals

Francisco Bulnes, Francisco H. Bulnes, Eduardo Herna´ndez, Juan Maya

IMECE 2011; 885-894doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64743

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Topics: Biomedicine , Computer programming , Path integrals , Complementary and alternative medicine

Nanobiomechanics

Deformation and Stress Analysis of the Fullerene by Super Element

Masoud Nasiri Sarvi, M. T. Ahmadian, Ahmad Barari

IMECE 2011; 895-900doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63741

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Topics: Ball bearings , Deformation , Fullerenes , Stress , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Towards a Failure Criterion for Microtubules Based on Matching Strength Analysis in Finite Element Models to AFM Loads

William Taylor, W. Steve Shepard, Jr., Candace L. Floyd

IMECE 2011; 901-913doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63859

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Failure , Finite element model , Stress , Traumatic brain injury , Wave propagation , Boundary-value problems , Collapse , Elasticity , Modeling

Bioactive Additives and Functional Monomers Affect on PMMA Bone Cement: Mechanical and Biocompatibility Properties

Morshed Khandaker, Yanling Li, Ping Liu, Melville B. Vaughan

IMECE 2011; 915-921doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64369

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Topics: Biocompatibility , Bone , Cements (Adhesives) , Composite materials , Adhesion , Fracture toughness , Bending strength , Orthopedics , Osteoblasts , Surgery

Nanobiosensors and Nanobiosystems

A Lab-on-a-Chip Device Using a Dielectrophoresis-Aligned Carbon Nanotube Sensor Array

Pengfei Li, Nan Lei, Jie Xu, Wei Xue

IMECE 2011; 923-929doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62814

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Dielectrophoresis , Sensors , Single-walled nanotubes , Microchannels , Electrodes , Manufacturing , Microfluidics , Design , Flow (Dynamics)

Study of Cells Attachment Using Impedance Spectroscopy Technique

Anis N. Nordin, S. M. Arifuzzaman, Maizirwan Mel, David Spray, Ioana Voiculescu

IMECE 2011; 931-935doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62919

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Topics: Circuits , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Endothelial cells , Fibroblasts , Impedance (Electricity) , Modeling , Spectroscopy

Amplification-Free DNA Detection Using a Microtip-Sensor Decorated With LNA Probes for Rapid TB Screening

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

IMECE 2011; 937-939doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64378

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Topics: DNA , Probes , Sensors , Bacteria

Dielectrophoretic Enrichment of Low-Abundance Nanoparticles Using a Nanotip-Concentrator for Nanoengineered Medicine and Biology

Woon-Hong Yeo, Adrian M. Kopacz, Jong-Hoon Kim, Xinqi Chen, Jinsong Wu, Dayong Gao, John A. Stamatoyannopoulos, Kyong-Hoon Lee, Wing-Kam Liu, Jae-Hyun Chung

IMECE 2011; 941-945doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64390

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Topics: Biology , Biomedicine , Nanoparticles , Electrodes , Computation , Dielectrophoresis , DNA , Drugs , Electric fields , Imaging

Nano-Watt Heat Flux Sensor Considering Contact Resistance at Thermopile Junctions

Sung-Ki Nam, Su-Heon Jeong, Sun-Kyu Lee

IMECE 2011; 947-948doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65040

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Topics: Contact resistance , Heat flux , Junctions , Resolution (Optics) , Sensors

Fabrication and Characterization of a Microscale Cellular Loading Device for Cellular Biomechanical Study

Qian Wang, Bongsu Kim, Xu Zhang, Yi Zhao

IMECE 2011; 949-953doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65188

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Topics: Biomechanics , Manufacturing , Microscale devices , Membranes , Stress , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Tension , Compressive stress , Deformation , Design