Topics: Composite materials , Fracture toughness , Manufacturing , Additive manufacturing , Biomimetics , Cements (Adhesives) , Deformation , Earthquakes , Fibers , Glues

Experimental Study of Nitinol Wire Arrangements as Servo-Biomimetics for Facial Muscles

Nasir Hariri, Jose Riofrio, Moochul Shin

IMECE 2015; V003T03A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51091

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Topics: Biomimetics , Muscle , Nickel titanium alloys , Servomechanisms , Wire , Control equipment , Stress , Cooling , Displacement , Position control

Biological Tissues and Materials: Modeling, Synthesis and Characterization

Analysis of Passive Filling With Fibrotic Myocardial Infarction

Fulufhelo Masithulela

IMECE 2015; V003T03A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50003

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Topics: Biological tissues , Boundary-value problems , Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Fibroblasts , Finite element analysis , Magnetic resonance , Myocardium , Pressure , Stress

The Effect of Over-Loaded Right Ventricle During Passive Filling in Rat Heart: A Biventricular Finite Element Model

Fulufhelo Masithulela

IMECE 2015; V003T03A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50004

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Topics: Finite element model , Heart failure , Cardiovascular system , Chemical vapor deposition , Diseases , Finite element analysis , Magnetic resonance , Modeling , Myocardium , Physiology

Effect of Callus Ossification and Extraosseous Formation on the Mechanical Performance of Internal Fixation Systems

Cameron Coates, Chad Heurter, Scott Hippert

IMECE 2015; V003T03A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50906

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Topics: Bone , Compression , Equipment performance , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Stress , Stress concentration , Tension

Automated Estimation of Elastic Material Parameters of a Transversely Isotropic Material Using Asymmetric Indentation and Inverse Finite Element Analysis

Yuan Feng, Chung-Hao Lee, Lining Sun, Ruth J. Okamoto, Songbai Ji

IMECE 2015; V003T03A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51112

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Biological tissues , Anisotropy , Fibers , Optimization , Brain , Isotropy , Muscle , Simulation , Soft tissues

3D Printing of Novel Gradient Osteochondral Scaffolds to Bridge the Gap Between Cartilage and Bone

Margaret A. Nowicki, Nathan J. Castro, Michael W. Plesniak, Lijie Grace Zhang

IMECE 2015; V003T03A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51153

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Bone , Bridges (Structures) , Cartilage , Biological tissues , Mechanical properties , Physiology , Hydrogels

Methotrexate Loaded Magnetic Nanoparticles as a Targeted Drug Delivery Device

L. Saeednia, R. Asmatulu

IMECE 2015; V003T03A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51193

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Topics: Drug delivery systems , Nanoparticles , Coating processes , Coatings , Biocompatibility , Biopolymers , Iron , Agglomeration (Materials) , Anticancer drugs , Biomedicine

In Situ Polymerization of PEGDA Foam for Bone Defects

A. Forghani, L. Garber, C. Chen, R. Devireddy, J. Pojman, D. Hayes

IMECE 2015; V003T03A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51235

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Topics: Bone , Polymerization , Biological tissues , Damage , Plastic foam , Polymer foams , Stem cells , Temperature , Temperature profiles

Osteo-Induction of Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells Cultured on Poly (L-Lactic Acid) Scaffolds Prepared by Thermally Induced Phase Separation Method

H. Chinnasami, R. Devireddy

IMECE 2015; V003T03A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51906

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Topics: Electromagnetic induction , Phase separation , Stem cells , Biocompatibility , Compressive strength , Cooling , Porosity , Stress

Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Using Egg-Shell

Tabinda Rasool, Syed Rehan Ahmed, Iqra Ather, Madeeha Sadia, Rashid Khan, Ali Raza Jafri

IMECE 2015; V003T03A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51933

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Topics: Shells , Particulate matter , Biomaterials , Heat treating (Metalworking) , Lasers , Manufacturing , Particle size , Ball milling , Biocompatibility , Biomedicine

Dependence of Elastic Properties of Human Femoral Cortical Bone on Porosity

Maryam Khosroshahi, Fred Barez, Amer El-Hage, James Kao

IMECE 2015; V003T03A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52318

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Topics: Bone , Elasticity , Porosity , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Risk , Hip fractures , Mechanical properties

Concentration Characterization of Encapsulated Macromolecules in Electrospun Alginate Fibers Using Image Analysis

Karen Chang Yan, Michael Rossini, Michael Sebok, John Sperduto

IMECE 2015; V003T03A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52585

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Topics: Fibers , Macromolecules , Electrospinning , Imaging , Biocompatible polymers , Biological tissues , Polymers , Statistical analysis , Tissue engineering , Transport phenomena

Effect of Mechanical Compression on Thermal Characteristics of Tissue-Mimicking Material

Binh T. Hoang, Austin Roth, Adriana Druma, Mallika Keralapura, Sang-Joon John Lee

IMECE 2015; V003T03A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52878

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Topics: Biological tissues , Compression , Temperature , Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Specific heat , Thermal conductivity , Thermal diffusivity , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis

Stress Analysis of Bone Scaffold Designed for Segmental Bone Defects

Idriss Slaoui, Makeda K. Stephenson, Huma Abdul Rauf, Douglas E. Dow, Sally S. Shady

IMECE 2015; V003T03A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53398

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Topics: Bone , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Maintenance , Compression , Design , Orthopedics , Simulation , Stress concentration , Anisotropy , Biological tissues

Effect of Fiber Architecture on the Fracture Strength of Implant/Bio-Material Interfaces

Yanling Li, Shahram Riahinezhad, M. Khandaker

IMECE 2015; V003T03A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53686

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Topics: Biomaterials , Fibers , Fracture toughness , Cements (Adhesives) , Heating , Biological tissues , Coating processes , Coatings , Stress , Titanium

Biomedical Ultrasound

Ultrasound Effect on Droplet Evaporation

Michael D. Protheroe, Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily

IMECE 2015; V003T03A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50552

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Topics: Drops , Evaporation , Ultrasonic effects , Ultrasound , Aerosols , Heat , Water , Convection , Mass transfer , Temperature

A Dual Frequency IVUS Transducer With a Lateral Mode Transmitter for Contrast Enhanced Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging

Zhuochen Wang, K. Heath Martin, Paul A. Dayton, Xiaoning Jiang

IMECE 2015; V003T03A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51131

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Topics: Transducers , Ultrasonic imaging , Imaging , Ultrasound , Acoustics , Catheters , Microbubbles , Noise (Sound) , Resolution (Optics) , Signals

40-MHz Micromachined PMN-PT Composite Ultrasound Array for Medical Imaging

Sibo Li, Wenbin Huang, Wei-Yi Chang, Xiaoning Jiang

IMECE 2015; V003T03A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52540

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Topics: Biomedical imaging , Composite materials , Micromachining , Ultrasound , Transducers , Acoustics , Circuits , Crystals , Echoes , Imaging

Clinical Applications of Bioengineering

Tornado-Compatible Mechanical Aortic Valve Prosthesis: Experimental and Clinical Application of Tornado Technology

Alexander Gorodkov, Gennady Kiknadze, Andrey Agafonov, Shota Zhorzholiany, Ivan Krestinich, Nikolay Zazybo, Leo Bockeria

IMECE 2015; V003T03A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50598

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Topics: Prostheses , Valves , Flow (Dynamics) , Blood flow , Aorta , Testing , Heart valve prostheses , Cardiovascular system , Echocardiography , Geometry

Tactile Eye Pressure Measurement Through the Eyelid

Eniko T. Enikov, Péter P. Polyvás, Gholam Peyman, Sean Mccafferty

IMECE 2015; V003T03A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50875

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Topics: Errors , Filtration , Food and Drug Administration , Frequency-domain analysis , Pressure , Pressure measurement , Sensors , Stiffness , Tactile sensors

Fast CT-FFR Analysis Method for the Coronary Artery Based on 4D-CT Image Analysis and Structural and Fluid Analysis

Mitsuaki Kato, Kenji Hirohata, Akira Kano, Shinya Higashi, Akihiro Goryu, Takuya Hongo, Shigeo Kaminaga, Yasuko Fujisawa

IMECE 2015; V003T03A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51124

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Topics: Coronary arteries , Fluids , Vessels , Blood flow , Deformation , Flow (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Pressure , Stiffness , Aorta

The Development of a Robust Low Computational Cost Diagnostic Tool to Evaluate Stenosis Functional Significance in Human Coronary Arteries

Iyad Fayssal, Fadl Moukalled, Samir Alam, Robert Habib, Hussain Ismaeel

IMECE 2015; V003T03A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51532

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Topics: Coronary arteries , Pressure , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics) , Blood , Flow (Dynamics) , Hemodynamics , Physiology , Steady state , Biological tissues

Handy-Device Development of Softness Measurement by Indentation Imitating Palpation for Evaluation of Elasticity and Visco-Elasiticity

Atsushi Sakuma

IMECE 2015; V003T03A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51589

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Topics: Elasticity , Viscoelasticity , Biological tissues , Deformation , Reliability , Testing

Pneumothorax Training System

Valeria Martinuzzi, Emily C. Trabing, Douglas E. Dow

IMECE 2015; V003T03A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51707

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Topics: Airbags , Biomedicine , Delays , Fatigue , Feedback , Pumps , Respiratory system

PMMA in Bone Allograft Fixation Utilizing Unicortical Versus Bicortical Screws: A Finite Element Analysis

Lucas Hildebrand, D. Gordon Allan, Manish Paliwal

IMECE 2015; V003T03A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51836

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Topics: Bone , Finite element analysis , Screws , Displacement , Stress , Compression , Plates (structures) , Biological tissues , Computer simulation , Damage

Segregation of Cortical Bone’s Haversian Systems via Automated Image Segmentation

Ilige S. Hage, Ramsey F. Hamade

IMECE 2015; V003T03A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51872

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Topics: Image segmentation , Canals , Bone , Particle swarm optimization , Artificial neural networks , Microscopes , Optical microscopes , Accounting , Algorithms , Artificial intelligence

Predictive Cardiovascular Model With Blood Flow Measurements

Miguel Jo-Avila, Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Jun Lu

IMECE 2015; V003T03A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51993

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Topics: Blood flow measurement , Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Blood flow , Pressure , Accounting , Biomedicine , Computational fluid dynamics , Engineers , Flow (Dynamics)

Multi-Layer Construction Process for Fabricating Electrospun Fiber Embedded Microfluidic Devices

Karen Chang Yan, John Sperduto, Michael Rossini, Michael Sebok

IMECE 2015; V003T03A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52086

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Topics: Construction , Fibers , Microfluidics , Microfabrication , Biomedicine , Electrospinning , Hydrogels , Manufacturing , Microchannels , Molding

Design of a MRI-Visible and Radiopaque Drug Delivery Coating for Bioresorbable Stents

Amy C. Goodfriend, Tré R. Welch, Jian Wang, Kytai T. Nguyen, Romaine F. Johnson, Chet C. Xu, Surendranath R. Veeram Reddy, Alan Nugent, James Richardson, Joseph M. Forbess

IMECE 2015; V003T03A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52146

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Topics: Coating processes , Coatings , Design , Drug delivery systems , Magnetic resonance imaging , Stents , Pediatrics , Drugs , Imaging , Biocompatibility

Development of an Instrumented Surgical Setup for Quantifying Displacement and Force in Surgical Dissection

K. C. Wang, K. Grant, Q. Sun, L. S. Gan, K. Zareinia, S. Lama, G. R. Sutherland, Y. Maddahi

IMECE 2015; V003T03A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52370

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Topics: Displacement , Surgery , Biological tissues , Brain , Neurosurgery , Cerebral arteries , Simulation

Inter-Observer Variability of Vaginal Wall Segmentation From MRI: A Statistical Shape Analysis Approach

Deanna C. Easley, Prahlad G. Menon, Pamela A. Moalli, Steven D. Abramowitch

IMECE 2015; V003T03A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53499

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Topics: Image segmentation , Magnetic resonance imaging , Shapes , Package on package , Biological tissues

Computational Modeling and Device Design

A Computational Study on Non-Uniform Cross-Sectional Deformability-Based CTC Separation Devices

Mohammad Aghaamoo, Jie Xu, Xiaolin Chen

IMECE 2015; V003T03A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50481

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Topics: Separation (Technology) , Pressure , Cancer , Blood , Design , Filtration , Tumors , Damage , Diseases , Geometry

Numerical Simulation of the Healing Process in the Tibia Diaphysis Fracture Fixed With External Fixation

Haosen Wang, Zhixiu Hao, Shizhu Wen, Chao Wan

IMECE 2015; V003T03A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50693

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Bone , Algorithms , Biological tissues , Bone fractures , Finite element methods

Design of MEMS Based Piezo-Resistive Sensor for Measuring Pressure in Endo-Tracheal Tube

Pravin Singru, Bhargav Mistry, Rachna Shetty, Satish Deopujari

IMECE 2015; V003T03A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50838

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Topics: Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Pressure measurement , Sensors , Trachea , Lung , Ventilation , Wounds , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural)

Gannon Exoskeleton for Arm Rehabilitation (G.E.A.R.)

Davide Piovesan, Yuvarajan Arumugam, Corey Jackson, Santhosh Kumar Shanmugam, Adam Restifo, Kristine Legters

IMECE 2015; V003T03A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50926

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Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Springs , Simulation , Computer software , Gears , Machinery , Stress , Design , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis

Orthopedic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Evaluator (OR.A.C.L.E): A Preliminary Design

Davide Piovesan, David Church, Sean Herron, Calvin Oldham, Mollie Sebald, Robert Michael, Steven Bitticker

IMECE 2015; V003T03A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50929

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Topics: Anterior cruciate ligament , Design , Orthopedics , Knee , Displacement , Computer simulation , Geometry , Modeling , Rapid prototyping , Simulation

Hemodynamics Numerical Simulation of Stenosis Bifurcation

Krunal Chaudhari, Hardikkumar Patel

IMECE 2015; V003T03A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51072

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Topics: Bifurcation , Computer simulation , Hemodynamics , Blood flow , Blood vessels , Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Fluid structure interaction , Vessels , Aorta

Non-Linear Dynamic Response of Thorax to Impulsive Loading of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Rajan Borse, Yahia M. Al-Smadi

IMECE 2015; V003T03A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51075

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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomechanics , Computer simulation , Computer software , Damping , Deflection , Dynamic models , Dynamic response , Finite element analysis , Materials properties

To Understand Myopic Alleviation by Conducting Finite Element Structural Analysis of a Cornea With an Intrastromal Corneal Ring Implant

Salman N. Khan, Panos S. Shiakolas

IMECE 2015; V003T03A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51515

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Topics: Cornea , Finite element analysis , Structural analysis , Finite element model , Shapes , Lenses (Optics) , Materials properties , Surgery

Conceptual Design of an Active Transtibial Prosthesis Based on Expected Joint and Muscle Forces in a Unilateral Transtibial Amputee: A Modelling Study

Sagar Joshi, Abhishek Gupta

IMECE 2015; V003T03A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51576

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Topics: Conceptual design , Modeling , Muscle , Prostheses , Design , Musculoskeletal system , Stress , Torque

3D Finite Element Stress Analysis of an Implant Supported Overdenture Under Bruxism and Lingualized Loading Conditions

Md Abu Hasan, Panos S. Shiakolas

IMECE 2015; V003T03A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51688

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Bone , Stress , Stress concentration , Grinding , Artificial limbs , Biomechanics , Engines , Motors

Intracranial Pressure Response to Controlled Cortical Impact: An Experimental Study on a Surrogate Head

Yi Hua, Matthew Kelso, Linxia Gu

IMECE 2015; V003T03A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51718

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Topics: Pressure , Design

Design of a Biomedical Device Through Non Linear Analysis

Stefano Baglioni, Claudio Braccesi, Filippo Cianetti, Antonio Ficola, Carmelo Anile

IMECE 2015; V003T03A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51765

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Topics: Biomedicine , Design , Stress , Pressure , Valves , Buckling , Springs , Design methodology , Displacement , Stiffness

Effect of the Patch Material and Dimension on the Vascular Mechanics After Aortic Coarctation Repair Surgery

Zhuoran Li, Shijia Zhao, Ibrahim Abdullah, Shelby Kutty, Linxia Gu

IMECE 2015; V003T03A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51845

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Topics: Dimensions , Maintenance , Surgery , Aortic arch , Fluid structure interaction , Hemodynamics , Stress , Biomechanics , Flow (Dynamics) , Performance

A Method to Design Custom-Fit Stent Graft for Abdominal Aortic Aneurism

Giorgio Colombo, Simone Bartesaghi, Eduardo Pallares

IMECE 2015; V003T03A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52078

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Topics: Design , Stents , Aorta , Prostheses , Aneurysms , Bifurcation , Computer-aided design , Simulation , Algorithms , Anatomy

Effect of Gravity on Human Lung Deformation

Behnaz Seyfi Noferest, Anand P. Santhanam, Olusegun J. Ilegbusi

IMECE 2015; V003T03A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52123

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Topics: Deformation , Gravity (Force) , Lung , Pressure , Biomechanics , Computerized tomography , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Modeling

Effects of Lingualized and Linear Occlusion Schemes on the Stress Distribution of an Implant Retained Overdenture Using Finite Element Analysis

Md Abu Hasan

IMECE 2015; V003T03A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52265

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Stress concentration , Bone , Stress , Artificial limbs , Solid models , Stress analysis (Engineering)

Coupled Fluid-Chemical Computational Modeling of Anticoagulation Therapies in a Stented Artery

Anirban Ghosh, Jung-Hee Seo, Rajat Mittal

IMECE 2015; V003T03A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52638

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Topics: Computer simulation , Fluids , Patient treatment , Stents , Flow (Dynamics) , Drugs , Thrombosis , Convection , Diffusion (Physics) , Platelets

2D and 3D Multiscale Computational Modeling of Dynamic Microorgan Devices as Drug Screening Platforms

Filippos Tourlomousis, Robert C. Chang

IMECE 2015; V003T03A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52734

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Topics: Computer simulation , Drugs , Microfluidics , Modeling , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrogels , Liver , Creeping flow , Density , Design

Shock Tube Design for High Fidelity Blast Wave Simulation

Christopher Ostoich, Mark Rapo, Brian Powell, Humberto Sainz, Philemon Chan

IMECE 2015; V003T03A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53014

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Topics: Design , Shock tubes , Simulation , Waves , Explosives , Pressure , Testing , Traumatic brain injury

Biomechanics Aspects for Silastic Implant Arthroplasty Simulation of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint

Marco A. Martínez Bocanegra, Javier Bayod Lopez, A. Vidal-Lesso, Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo, Raúl Lesso Arroyo, Humberto Corro Hernández

IMECE 2015; V003T03A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53525

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Topics: Arthroplasty , Biomechanics , Simulation , Biological tissues , Bone , Finite element model , Finite element analysis , Stress , Surgery , Boundary-value problems

A Numerical Study on Mechanical Performance and Hemolysis for Different Types of Centrifugal Blood Pumps

Minwook Chang, Nahmkeon Hur, Mohammad Moshfeghi, Seongwon Kang, Wonjung Kim, Shin Hyoung Kang

IMECE 2015; V003T03A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53568

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Topics: Blood , Equipment performance , Pumps , Impellers , Biomechanics , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Computational fluid dynamics , Computational methods , Engineering simulation

Damage Biomechanics

A Fast Running Model for Skeletal Impact Biomechanics Analysis

X. G. Tan, Andrzej J. Przekwas, Raj K. Gupta

IMECE 2015; V003T03A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50639

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Topics: Biomechanics , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Simulation , Cross section (Physics) , Geometry , Modeling , Stress , Transient analysis , Wounds

Dangers of Seatback Recline in a Moving Vehicle: How Seatback Recline Increases the Injury Severity and Shifts Injury Pattern

Chandrashekhar K. Thorbole

IMECE 2015; V003T03A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51809

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Topics: Vehicles , Wounds , Belts , Kinematics , Biomedicine , Narrow woven fabrics , Safety , Accidents , Biomechanics , Columns (Structural)

Microstructural Analysis of Porcine Skull Bone Subjected to Impact Loading

Allison N. Ranslow, Reuben H. Kraft, Ryan Shannon, Patricia De Tomas-Medina, Raul Radovitsky, Aurelie Jean, Martin Pierre Hautefeuille, Brian Fagan, Kimberly A. Ziegler, Tusit Weerasooriya, Ann Mae Dileonardi, Allan Gunnarsson, Sikhanda Satapathy

IMECE 2015; V003T03A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51979

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Topics: Bone , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Algorithms , Collapse , Compression , Computational methods , Failure

A Computational Study of Fracture in the Calcaneus Under Variable Impact Conditions

Sai Nithin Reddy Kantareddy, Rebecca A. Fielding, Michael J. Robinson, Reuben H. Kraft

IMECE 2015; V003T03A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51984

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Simulation , Engineering simulation , Failure , Bone , Bone fractures , Constitutive equations , Erosion , Finite element model , Impact testing

Preliminary FAA-Hybrid III Spinal Injury Criteria for Oblique-Facing Aircraft Seats

John Humm, David Moorcroft, Narayan Yoganandan, Rick DeWeese, Amanda Taylor, Frank Pintar

IMECE 2015; V003T03A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52059

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Topics: Aircraft , Wounds , Knudsen number , Aviation , Belts , Lumbar spine , Tension , Emergencies , Geometry , Regulations

An Examination of Isolated and Interaction-Based Biomechanical Metrics for Potential Lower Neck Injury Criteria

Sajal Chirvi, Frank A. Pintar, Narayan Yoganandan

IMECE 2015; V003T03A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52108

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Topics: Biomechanics , Wounds , Compression , Injury mechanisms , Probability , Event history analysis , Military systems , Sports , Stress , Automotive industry

Virtual Simulation of Blast, Behind-Armor Blunt Trauma, and Projectile Penetration Leading to Injury of Life-Critical Organs in the Human Torso

Candice F. Cooper, Paul A. Taylor

IMECE 2015; V003T03A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52631

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Topics: Armor , Projectiles , Simulation , Wounds , Body armor , Modeling , Testing , Engineering prototypes , Errors , Lung

Virtual Simulation of the Effects of Intracranial Fluid Cavitation in Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury

Shivonne Haniff, Paul Taylor, Aaron Brundage, Damon Burnett, Candice Cooper, Arne Gullerud, Ryan Terpsma

IMECE 2015; V003T03A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52696

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Topics: Cavitation , Fluids , Simulation , Traumatic brain injury , Bubbles , Pressure , Collapse , Microscale devices , Damage , Stress

Free-Field Blast Loading for TBI and Lung Injury Correlation

Mark Rapo, Christopher Ostoich, Brett Juhas, Brian Powell, Philemon Chan

IMECE 2015; V003T03A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53033

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Topics: Lung , Wounds , Sensors , Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Biomechanics , Biomedicine , Damage , Impulse (Physics) , Modeling

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury From Repeated Low-Level Blast Exposures

Jessica M. Wong, Adam L. Halberstadt, Humberto A. Sainz, Kiran S. Mathews, Brian W. Chu, Laurel J. Ng, Philemon C. Chan

IMECE 2015; V003T03A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53542

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Topics: Traumatic brain injury , Shock tubes , Testing , Blast effect , Military systems , Performance , Pressure

Dynamics and Control of Biomechanical Systems

Upper Airway Dynamic Characteristics-Comparative Study Between Healthy Subjects and OSA Patients

Sherif Ashaat, Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily, Loulin Huang

IMECE 2015; V003T03A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50533

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Topics: Collapse , Magnetic resonance imaging , Performance , Sleep , Three-dimensional models

Stiffness Boundary Conditions for Critical Damping in Balance Recovery

Davide Piovesan, C. J. Kennett, Raúl Chavez-Romero, Michael J. Panza, Antonio Cárdenas

IMECE 2015; V003T03A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50564

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Damping , Stiffness , Muscle , Tendons , Differential equations , Energy consumption , Oscillations , Stability

Locomotive Underactuated Implement Guided via Elastic Elements (L.U.I.G.E.E): A Preliminary Design

Thomas Reilly, Jerome K. O’Rourke, Daniel Steudler, Davide Piovesan, Roberto Bortoletto

IMECE 2015; V003T03A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50567

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Topics: Computer software , Design , Displacement , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Extruding , Locomotives , Machinery , Manufacturing , Muscle

Development of an Under-Actuated Robotic Device for Knee Loading Applications

Sandeep Korupolu, Sohel Anwar, Hiroki Yokota, Stanley Chien

IMECE 2015; V003T03A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51017

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Topics: Bone , Cartilage , Computer-aided design , Design , End effectors , Engines , Knee , Maintenance , Matlab , Motors

Human Knee Joint Inverse Dynamics Model for Walking and Moderate Squat Exercise

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Ricardo Gomez, Jr.

IMECE 2015; V003T03A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51331

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Knee , Muscle , Cycles , Engineering simulation , Simulation

Filtering Techniques for Accurate Identification of Clinician Hand Posture

Alex T. Hodes, Carl P. Weiner, Huazhen Fang, Sarah K. Kieweg, Sara E. Wilson

IMECE 2015; V003T03A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52290

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Topics: Computer software , Data fusion , Errors , Filters , Filtration , Kalman filters , Magnetic sensors , Matlab , Measurement units and standards , Rotation

Accelerations and Jerks Associated With Shaken Baby Syndrome

Seyda Akpinar, Parisa Saboori, Graham Walker

IMECE 2015; V003T03A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52450

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Topics: Accelerometers , Elasticity , Simulation , Simulation results , Traumatic brain injury , Weight (Mass) , Wounds

Design of an Electro-Mechanical Device for Knee Loading Applications

Sai Krishna Prabhala, Sohel Anwar, Hiroki Yokota, Stanley Chien

IMECE 2015; V003T03A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53191

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Topics: Design , Electromechanical devices , Knee , Simulation , Bone , Bone fractures , Computer software , Control equipment , Displacement , Engines

Position and Weight Activated Passive Knee Mechanism

Tyagi Ramakrishnan, Christina-Anne Lahiff, Asgard Kaleb Marroquin, Kyle B. Reed

IMECE 2015; V003T03A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53229

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Topics: Knee , Weight (Mass) , Artificial limbs , Testing , Design , Bearings , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Friction , Kinematics , Locks (Waterways)

General Biomedical and Biotechnology Applications

Hydrogen Sulfide Sensing Using Lab-on-a-Chip Device for Biomedical and Environmental Use

A. Baniya, S. Thapa, E. Borquist, D. Bailey, D. Wood, J. Glawe, C. Kevil, L. Weiss

IMECE 2015; V003T03A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50984

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Topics: Biomedicine , Hydrogen , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Membranes , Flow (Dynamics) , Reactive-ion etching , Bonding , Capillarity , Cardiovascular system , Chemistry

Development and Characterization of a Portable Atmospheric-Pressure Argon Plasma Jet for Sterilization

Zhi-Hua Lin, Jong-Shinn Wu, Chen-Yon Tobias Tschang, Chi-Feng Su, Tuoh Wu, Yi-Ning Shen, Chih-Tung Liu, Wen-Yea Jang, Min-Tzu Ho

IMECE 2015; V003T03A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51117

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Topics: Atmospheric pressure , Plasma jets , Sterilization , Bacteria , Density , Electrons , Temperature , Absorption , Plasmas (Ionized gases)

Development of Novel 3D Scaffolds With Embedded Core-Shell Nanoparticles for Nerve Regeneration

Se-Jun Lee, Wei Zhu, Lijie Grace Zhang

IMECE 2015; V003T03A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51595

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Topics: Nanoparticles , Shells , Biomimetics , Porosity , Additive manufacturing , Adhesion , Fibers , Manufacturing , Microscopy , Nanotechnology

Carbon Cone Electrodes for Selection, Manipulation and Lysis of Single Cells

Rucha Natu, Monsur Islam, Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte

IMECE 2015; V003T03A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52769

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Topics: Carbon , Electrodes , Manufacturing , Dielectrophoresis , DNA , Electric fields , Modeling , Particulate matter , Signals

Thermal Recovery of Cutaneous Neoplasm During Cryosurgery

Maria-Fernanda Ibarra-Prieto, Jose-Manuel Luna, Abel Hernandez-Guerrero, Jose-Luis Luviano-Ortiz

IMECE 2015; V003T03A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52816

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Topics: Tumors , Skin , Biological tissues , Nitrogen , Refrigerants , Temperature , Cancer , Cycles , Geometry , Magnetic resonance imaging

Isolation of Circulating Tumor Cells Using Stiffness-Based Filtration Platform

Emrah Celik, Nicolas Rongione, Amelia Bahamonde, Zheng Ao, Ram Datar

IMECE 2015; V003T03A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53241

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Topics: Filtration , Stiffness , Tumors , Cancer , Blood , Separation (Technology) , Atomic force microscopy , Blood flow , Diseases , Engineering simulation

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Design and Development of a Low Cost Prosthetic Arm Control System Based on sEMG Signal

Ahmed M. Azab, Ahmed Onsy, Mohamed H. El-Mahlawy

IMECE 2015; V003T03A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51006

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Control systems , Design , Signals , Electromyography , Muscle , Biomedicine , Hardware , Robotics

Fatigue Analysis of Dental Prostheses by Finite Element Method (FEM)

Bruno Agostinho Hernandez, Alexander Paterno, Edson Antonio Capello Sousa, João Paulo de Oliveira Freitas, Cesar Renato Foschini

IMECE 2015; V003T03A081doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51911

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Topics: Fatigue analysis , Finite element methods , Prostheses , Screws , Biomechanics , Failure , Fatigue , Finite element model , Engineering simulation , Simulation

Influence of Surface Energy in the Osteogenesis Process of Treated Titanium Surfaces

Lidiane Sartini de Oliveira, Cleudmar Amaral de Araújo, Fernando Lourenço de Souza, Gustavo Mendonça, Daniela B. S. Mendonça, Sonia A. Goulart Oliveira

IMECE 2015; V003T03A082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52476

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Topics: Surface energy , Titanium , Adhesion , Biomechanics , Blasting , Bone , Disks , Sensors , Soft tissues , Stress

Quantitative Biomedical Image Analysis

Feature Based Classification of Melanoma From Skin Images

Jiexin Guo, Prahlad G. Menon

IMECE 2015; V003T03A083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50055

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Topics: Skin , Cancer , Artificial neural networks , Feature extraction , Image segmentation , Testing , Texture (Materials)

Automatic Identification of Genu Valgum From Tibio-Femoral Short Radiographs

Pedro Antonio Nájera-Olvera, Prahlad G. Menon

IMECE 2015; V003T03A084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50206

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Topics: Bone , Bracing (Construction) , Errors , Filtration , Image processing , Image segmentation , Knee , Pipelines , Surgery , Workflow

Distribution of Porosity in Cortical (Bovine) Bone

Ilige S. Hage, Ramsey F. Hamade

IMECE 2015; V003T03A085doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51703

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Topics: Bone , Porosity , Canals , Cavities , Image segmentation , Shapes , Steady state

Sport Biomechanics

Computer-Aided Diagnostic Tool for Lung Diseases

Lulu Wang, Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Andrew Kilding

IMECE 2015; V003T03A086doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50550

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Topics: Computer-aided engineering , Diseases , Lung , Graphical user interfaces , Biomedicine , Computer software , Design , Health care , Matlab

Inverse Dynamic Analysis of Shoulder Muscle Activity During Archery Draw Back

Aviktha Reddy, Yahia M. Al-Smadi

IMECE 2015; V003T03A087doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50881

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Muscle , Simulation , Biomechanics , Musculoskeletal system

Does Subarachnoid Space Protect the Brain From Blast Waves and/or Blunt Impacts?

Siavash Hashemi, Ali M. Sadegh

IMECE 2015; V003T03A088doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52041

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Topics: Brain , Waves , Accidents , Blast effect , Cross section (Physics) , Finite element model , Pressure gradient , Rods , Shapes , Shock waves

Biomechanical Loading of the American Kettlebell Swing

Jefferey Mitchell, Wayne M. Johnson, Bryan Riemann, Kellen Krajewski, Cameron W. Coates

IMECE 2015; V003T03A089doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52072

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Topics: Biomechanics , Muscle , Stress , Weight (Mass) , Approximation , Cardiovascular system , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy generation , Impulse (Physics) , Kinematics

Design and Evaluation of a Touch Activated Glove System for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Studies

Wayne M. Johnson, Thomas Murphy, Derrick Brown, Bryan Riemann, Joshua Suttle, Manuel O’Canas

IMECE 2015; V003T03A090doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52240

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Topics: Design , Sensors , Circuits , Nylon fabrics , Pressure , Batteries , Biomechanics , Biomedicine , Copper , Muscle

Spring-Follower-Cam Assembly for Muscular Training at Different Speeds

Cleudmar Amaral de Araújo, Warner Artur Siquieroli, Sonia A. Goulart Oliveira, Fernando Lourenço de Souza, Lidiane Sartini de Oliveira, Márcio Peres de Souza

IMECE 2015; V003T03A091doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52319

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Topics: Manufacturing , Springs , Engines , Motors , Torque , Machinery , Belts , Cables , Chain , Compression

Retracted: “The Mechanical Performance of Subarachnoid Space Trabeculae” [ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Volume 3: Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering, Houston, Texas, USA, November 13–19, 2015, Conference Sponsors: ASME, ISBN: 978-0-7918-5738-0, Copyright © 2015 by ASME. Paper No. IMECE2015-52463, pp. V003T03A092; 3 pages; doi:10.1115/IMECE2015-52463]

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IMECE 2015; V003T03A092doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52463

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Topics: Biomedicine , Biotechnology , Equipment performance , Mechanical engineering

Load Distribution in Barefoot Running Shoes

Raoul Gnagne, Fred Barez, James Kao, Amer El-Hage

IMECE 2015; V003T03A093doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53018

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Topics: Stress , Finite element analysis , Sports , Compressive stress , Density , Poisson ratio , Risk , Shapes , Simulation results , Transients (Dynamics)

Design of Low Profile Actuators for Medical Exoskeletons

Yoon Jung Jeong, Homayoon Kazerooni

IMECE 2015; V003T03A094doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53182

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Exoskeleton devices , Mechanical admittance , Robotics , Ergonomics , Hardware , Wounds

Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Applications

A Model of Neuropeptide Transport in Various Types of Nerve Terminals Containing En Passant Boutons: The Effect of the Rate of Neuropeptide Production in the Neuron Soma

I. A. Kuznetsov, A. V. Kuznetsov

IMECE 2015; V003T03A095doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50439

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Tracheal Stenosis: A CFD Approach for Evaluation of Drug Delivery

Shahab Taherian, Hamid Rahai, Bernardo Z. Gomez, Thomas Waddington, Jeremy R. Bonifacio

IMECE 2015; V003T03A096doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-50799

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Drug delivery systems , Trachea , Particulate matter , Drugs , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure drop , Simulation , Air flow

Numerical Analysis of Liquid Breakup and Drop Generation in Low Velocity Jets

Sucharitha Rajendran, Milind A. Jog, Raj M. Manglik

IMECE 2015; V003T03A097doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51750

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Topics: Jets , Numerical analysis , Surface tension , Pinch effect , Satellites , Viscosity , Biological cells , Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Computer simulation

VHC Performance Evaluation at Connstant Flow: 30 L/Min

Ricardo F. Oliveira, Helena Maria Cabral Marques, Ana V. Machado, José Carlos Teixeira, Senhorinha F. Teixeira

IMECE 2015; V003T03A098doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52283

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Topics: Biomedicine , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Design , Diamonds , Drugs , Duck (Textile) , Flow (Dynamics) , Particle size , Particulate matter , Performance evaluation

Effects of Inhalation Transience on Particle Transport Through a CT-Based Human Airway Geometry

Richard Gruetzemacher, Abi Arabshahi, Ramesh Pankajakshan

IMECE 2015; V003T03A099doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52606

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Topics: Geometry , Particulate matter , Transients (Dynamics) , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Computerized tomography , Lung , Ventilation

Assessment of Pulsatile Blood Flow Models for the Descending Aorta Using CFD

Benjamin D. Kamrath, Taylor N. Suess, Stephen P. Gent

IMECE 2015; V003T03A100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53073

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Topics: Aorta , Blood flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Viscosity , Kidney , Non-Newtonian fluids , Shear (Mechanics) , Shear stress , Simulation

Theoretical Analysis of Transient Bioheat Transfer in Multi-Layer Tissue

Daipayan Sarkar, A. Haji-Sheikh, Ankur Jain

IMECE 2015; V003T03A101doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-53392

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Topics: Bioheat transfer , Biological tissues , Theoretical analysis , Transients (Dynamics) , Skin , Eigenvalues , Temperature , Eigenfunctions , Heat conduction , Blood

Vibration and Acoustics in Biomedical Applications

Effects of Cyclic Strain at Focal Adhesions on Migration of an Osteoblast

Tomohiro Fukuno, Toshihiko Shiraishi

IMECE 2015; V003T03A102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51447

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Topics: Osteoblasts , Signals , Magnetic fields , Magnetic particles , Proteins

Study on a Cell Mechanosensing System by Measuring Structural Deformation and Biochemical Response

Atsushi Horiguchi, Toshihiko Shiraishi

IMECE 2015; V003T03A103doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-51456

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Topics: Deformation , Displacement , Osteoblasts , Biological cells , Bone , Principal component analysis , Proteins , Signals , Visualization

Investigation on Temperature Control Model of the Focal Cooling Human Physiological System

Kenyu Uehara, Yasumi Ukida, Takahiro Murakami, Koji Mori, Takashi Saito

IMECE 2015; V003T03A104doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2015-52641

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Topics: Cooling , Physiology , Temperature control , Biomedicine , Cooling systems , Errors , Modeling , Simulation , Temperature , Thermoelectric coolers

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