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ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
November 11–17, 2016
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • ASME
ISBN:
978-0-7918-5053-4
Volume 3: Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering

Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering

Biomedical Devices

Performance Assessment of a Noninvasive Swallowable Biosensor Deployment System in Microgravity
Piotr R. Slawinski, Weston M. Lewis, Benjamin S. Terry
IMECE 2016; V003T04A001https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65039
View Articletitled, Performance Assessment of a Noninvasive Swallowable Biosensor Deployment System in Microgravity
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Topics: Aircraft , Biosensors , Design , Endoscopes , Gravity (Force) , Linings (Textiles) , Monitoring systems , NASA , Reduced gravity environments , Reliability
Reducing Wear Debris and Increasing Lower-Limb Amputees’ Comfort by Optimizing Prosthetic Socket Design Using Local Contact Pressure Relief and Implementing Appropriate Holes
Gabi Nehme, Micheline Dib
IMECE 2016; V003T04A002https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65209
View Articletitled, Reducing Wear Debris and Increasing Lower-Limb Amputees’ Comfort by Optimizing Prosthetic Socket Design Using Local Contact Pressure Relief and Implementing Appropriate Holes
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Topics: Artificial limbs , Design , Pressure , Wear , Finite element model , Stiffness , Mechanical efficiency , Molecular weight , Optical images , Prostheses
Development of a Force Sensing Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Device
Ahmed M. Alotaibi, Sohel Anwar, M. Terry Loghmani, Stanley Chien
IMECE 2016; V003T04A003https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65268
View Articletitled, Development of a Force Sensing Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Device
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Topics: Instrumentation , Soft tissues , Design , Stress , Engineering prototypes , Force measurement , Integrated circuits , Pressure , Sensors
A New GUI Device for Monitoring Cardiovascular Status
Lulu Wang, Ahmed Al-Jumaily
IMECE 2016; V003T04A004https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65361
View Articletitled, A New GUI Device for Monitoring Cardiovascular Status
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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Graphical user interfaces , Diseases , Chemical vapor deposition , Health care , Pressure , Stiffness , Blood , Computer-aided engineering , Matlab
Thermal Drift and Dynamic Response of Micro Flow Sensors for Smart VP Shunts
Eniko T. Enikov, Gergő Édes, Rein Anton
IMECE 2016; V003T04A005https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65401
View Articletitled, Thermal Drift and Dynamic Response of Micro Flow Sensors for Smart VP Shunts
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Topics: Dynamic response , Flow sensors , Sensors , Fluids , Noise (Sound) , Brain , Catheters , Cerebrospinal fluid , Deflection , Design
Development of Hybrid Electromagnetic and Mechanical Stimulation System for Enhancement of Nerve Axonal Extension
Kazuya Matsumoto, Yusuke Morita, Eiji Nakamachi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A006https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65593
View Articletitled, Development of Hybrid Electromagnetic and Mechanical Stimulation System for Enhancement of Nerve Axonal Extension
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Topics: Biological tissues , Bioreactors , Errors , Magnetic fields , Poles (Building) , Stress
Assisted Mobility Gait Training System
Erik Shaw, Pablo Vasquez, Ryosuke Kondo, Kevin Ung, Zachary Farrer, Evan Fagerberg, Jack Baker, Bryan Yergeau, Matthew Harrison, James McCusker, Mansour Zenouzi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A007https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65635
View Articletitled, Assisted Mobility Gait Training System
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Topics: Mechanical admittance , Health care , Stress , Feedback , Patient rehabilitation , Wheels , Biomedicine , Data acquisition , Gages , Imaging
Correlation of Strain on Instrumentation to Simulated Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion in a Sheep Model
Deborah S. Munro, Munish C. Gupta
IMECE 2016; V003T04A008https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65696
View Articletitled, Correlation of Strain on Instrumentation to Simulated Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion in a Sheep Model
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Topics: Instrumentation , Spinal fusion , Rods , Stability , Strain gages , Algorithms , Bone , Bridges (Structures) , Cements (Adhesives) , Computers
Development of a Microfabricated Sensor System to Measure Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Deborah S. Munro, Eric C. Tsai, Andrew R. Lingley, Michael T. Khbeis
IMECE 2016; V003T04A009https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65703
View Articletitled, Development of a Microfabricated Sensor System to Measure Lumbar Spinal Fusion
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Topics: Sensors , Spinal fusion , Bone , Capacitors , Surgery , Capacitance , Design , Stiffness , Stress , Circuits
Reliability Based Design of Femoral Locking Plate Systems
A. Sherif El-Gizawy, Laurent Eap, Xuewei Ma
IMECE 2016; V003T04A010https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65834
View Articletitled, Reliability Based Design of Femoral Locking Plate Systems
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Topics: Design , Reliability , Optimization , Cycles , Design methodology , Failure , Femoral fractures , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Knee
Development of the Working Fluid With Blood Viscosity for Evaluating Ablation Catheter in In Vitro System
Kaihong Yu, Ren Takahashi, Makoto Ohta
IMECE 2016; V003T04A011https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65975
View Articletitled, Development of the Working Fluid With Blood Viscosity for Evaluating Ablation Catheter in In Vitro System
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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Catheters , Fluids , Hemorheology , Viscosity , Flow (Dynamics) , Myocardium , Biological tissues , Blood , Blood flow
Gait-Monitoring Wearable Technology for Transtibial Prosthetics
Kolby V. Hebert, Rachel S. Keen, Derek R. King, Sally F. Shady
IMECE 2016; V003T04A012https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66226
View Articletitled, Gait-Monitoring Wearable Technology for Transtibial Prosthetics
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Topics: Artificial limbs , Biomedicine , Design , Accelerometers , Additive manufacturing , Data collection , Electronic components , Electronics , Engineering prototypes , Graphical user interfaces
Electromagnets as Actuators for a Novel 3D-Printed Musculoskeletal Prosthesis
R. F. Hamade, Magdalena Assaad, Diana El Hajj, Julie El Jurdi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A013https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66396
View Articletitled, Electromagnets as Actuators for a Novel 3D-Printed Musculoskeletal Prosthesis
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Topics: Actuators , Additive manufacturing , Electromagnets , Musculoskeletal system , Prostheses , Bone , Anatomy , Copper , Engineering prototypes , Imaging
Examining Relationships Between Device Complexity and Failure Modes of Minimally Invasive Surgical Staplers
Marie K. Riggs, Matt R. Bohm, Philip J. Mountain
IMECE 2016; V003T04A014https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66750
View Articletitled, Examining Relationships Between Device Complexity and Failure Modes of Minimally Invasive Surgical Staplers
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Topics: Failure mechanisms , Surgery , Design , Failure , Food and Drug Administration , Firing , Medical devices , Wounds , Biological tissues , Biomedicine
Flow Simulations to Establish the Relationship Between the Inflow Zone in the Neck of a Cerebral Aneurysm and the Positions of Struts
Kazuhiro Watanabe, Hitomi Anzai, Makoto Ohta
IMECE 2016; V003T04A015https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67804
View Articletitled, Flow Simulations to Establish the Relationship Between the Inflow Zone in the Neck of a Cerebral Aneurysm and the Positions of Struts
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Topics: Aneurysms , Flow simulation , Inflow , Struts (Engineering) , Flow (Dynamics) , Stents , Porosity , Errors , Risk , Blood flow

Biomedical Imaging

Regional Vascular Characterization of Ectatic Coronary Arteries From Fluoroscopy
Prahlad G. Menon, Srilakshmi M. Adhyapak, Kiron Varghese
IMECE 2016; V003T04A016https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65510
View Articletitled, Regional Vascular Characterization of Ectatic Coronary Arteries From Fluoroscopy
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Topics: Coronary arteries , Image processing , Image segmentation , Pipelines , X-rays

Clinical Applications of Bioengineering

Is the Maturation of Arteriovenous Fistulas a Mechanical or Biological Problem?
Daniel Jodko, Damian Obidowski, Piotr Reorowicz, Krzysztof Jozwik
IMECE 2016; V003T04A017https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65655
View Articletitled, Is the Maturation of Arteriovenous Fistulas a Mechanical or Biological Problem?
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Topics: Biomechanics , Blood , Blood flow , Deformation , Flow (Dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Inflow , Modeling , Shear stress
Design and Analysis of an Efficient Vaccine Cold Chain Box
Shitanshu Devrani, Sudhanshu Pandey, Shubham Chaturvedi, Krishnakumar Sankar, Shantanu Patil, K. Sridhar
IMECE 2016; V003T04A018https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65858
View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of an Efficient Vaccine Cold Chain Box
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Topics: Chain , Design , Additive manufacturing , Appropriate technology , Computers , Engineering simulation , Governments , Insulation , Modeling , Simulation
Enhancing the Sport Performance and Quality Life of Athletes by Applying of WBV Method
Petru A. Pop, Liviu Lazar, Florin M. Marcu
IMECE 2016; V003T04A019https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66098
View Articletitled, Enhancing the Sport Performance and Quality Life of Athletes by Applying of WBV Method
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Topics: Sports , Vibration , Patient treatment , Accelerometers , Electric motors , Osteoporosis , Rotation , Safety , Sensors , Signals
Effects of Process Parameters on Direct Deposition Hydrogel Molding for the Fabrication Microfluidic Devices
Karen Chang Yan, John Sperduto, Christopher Civitello, Alison McCarthy, Aren Moy
IMECE 2016; V003T04A020https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67301
View Articletitled, Effects of Process Parameters on Direct Deposition Hydrogel Molding for the Fabrication Microfluidic Devices
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Topics: Hydrogels , Manufacturing , Microfluidics , Molding , Microchannels , Agar , Biomedicine , Construction , Electrospinning , Fibers

Computational Modeling in Biomedical Applications

Application of Hyperelastic Models in Mechanical Properties Prediction of Mouse Oocyte and Embryo Cells at Large Deformations
Ali A. Abbasi, M. T. Ahmadian, Ali Alizadeh, S. Tarighi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A021https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65034
View Articletitled, Application of Hyperelastic Models in Mechanical Properties Prediction of Mouse Oocyte and Embryo Cells at Large Deformations
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Topics: Deformation , Mechanical properties , Finite element methods , Optimization algorithms , Biological cells , Biology , Cancer , Computer software , Diseases , Materials properties
The Effects of Graft Size and Insertion Site Location During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on Intercondylar Notch Impingement
Hamid Nayeb Hashemi, Alexander D. Orsi, Ashkan Vaziri, Masoud Olia
IMECE 2016; V003T04A022https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65152
View Articletitled, The Effects of Graft Size and Insertion Site Location During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on Intercondylar Notch Impingement
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Topics: Anterior cruciate ligament , Knee , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Kinematics , Rotation , Simulation
Modeling and Analysis of Heart Left Ventricle in Diastole Using Finite Element
Joshua B. Seidel, J. Michael Kabo, Vidya K. Nandikolla
IMECE 2016; V003T04A023https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65338
View Articletitled, Modeling and Analysis of Heart Left Ventricle in Diastole Using Finite Element
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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Biological tissues , Pressure , Stress , Three-dimensional models
Numerical Simulations of Peristalsis in Unobstructed Human Ureters
Ahmed Tasnub Takaddus, Prashanta Gautam, Abhilash J. Chandy
IMECE 2016; V003T04A024https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65999
View Articletitled, Numerical Simulations of Peristalsis in Unobstructed Human Ureters
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Topics: Biomechanics , Compression , Computer simulation , Curve fitting , Displacement , Failure , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid structure interaction , Fluids , Gaussian distribution
Numerical Analysis of Texture Tactics on Skin by Using of the Model of Periodic Micro Unit
Takayuki Ishino, Atsushi Sakuma
IMECE 2016; V003T04A025https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66273
View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Texture Tactics on Skin by Using of the Model of Periodic Micro Unit
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Topics: Numerical analysis , Skin , Texture (Materials) , Mechanical properties , Stress , Touch (physiological) , Modeling , Pressure
Stress Evaluation of Articular Cartilage Chondrocyte Cell by Using Multi-Scale Finite Element Method and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method
Kaito Nakahara, Yusuke Morita, Yoshihiro Tomita, Eiji Nakamachi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A026https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66416
View Articletitled, Stress Evaluation of Articular Cartilage Chondrocyte Cell by Using Multi-Scale Finite Element Method and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Method
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Topics: Cartilage , Chondrocytes , Finite element methods , Hydrodynamics , Particulate matter , Stress , Biological tissues , Finite element model , Anisotropy , Constitutive equations
A Computational Model of Vestibular Fluid Response to Human Body Rotation
Marie-Urlima Okeke, Sonya T. Smith, Werner Graf
IMECE 2016; V003T04A027https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67035
View Articletitled, A Computational Model of Vestibular Fluid Response to Human Body Rotation
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Topics: Fluids , Rotation , Canals , Displacement , Mathematics , Pendulums , Testing , Wave equations
Influence of Intracranial Pressure on the Lamina Cribrosa
Junfei Tong, Yi Hua, Deepta Ghate, Sachin Kedar, Linxia Gu
IMECE 2016; V003T04A028https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67114
View Articletitled, Influence of Intracranial Pressure on the Lamina Cribrosa
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Topics: Pressure , Damage , Diseases
Modeling and Simulation of Shoulder-Humerus Complex via Multibody Dynamics for a Walking Elder Using a Cane
Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan
IMECE 2016; V003T04A029https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67173
View Articletitled, Modeling and Simulation of Shoulder-Humerus Complex via Multibody Dynamics for a Walking Elder Using a Cane
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Topics: Modeling , Multibody dynamics , Simulation , Bone , Muscle , Tendons , Actuators , Biomedicine , Blades , Computer software
A Correlative CFD Study Between Recirculation Area and FPM in VHC Design
Ricardo F. Oliveira, Senhorinha F. Teixeira, Helena Maria Cabral Marques, José Carlos Teixeira
IMECE 2016; V003T04A030https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67329
View Articletitled, A Correlative CFD Study Between Recirculation Area and FPM in VHC Design
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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Confined flow , Corners (Structural elements) , Design , Displacement , Drops , Drugs , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry
Promoting Suitable Hemodynamic Conditions for Thrombus Formation in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With Multilayer Stents
Juan S. Stockle, David A. Romero, Cristina H. Amon
IMECE 2016; V003T04A031https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67460
View Articletitled, Promoting Suitable Hemodynamic Conditions for Thrombus Formation in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With Multilayer Stents
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Topics: Aneurysms , Hemodynamics , Stents , Thrombosis , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Porosity , Computational fluid dynamics , Geometry , Layer structure (Solids)
Mechanical Response of the Brain Under Blast: The Effect of Blast Direction and the Head Protection
Hesam Sarvghad-Moghaddam, Asghar Rezaei, Ashkan Eslaminejad, Mariusz Ziejewski, Ghodrat Karami
IMECE 2016; V003T04A032https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67513
View Articletitled, Mechanical Response of the Brain Under Blast: The Effect of Blast Direction and the Head Protection
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Topics: Brain , Shock waves , Waves , Fluid structure interaction , Traumatic brain injury , Algorithms , Biological tissues , Computational methods , Engineering simulation , Explosions
On the Significance and Predicted Functional Effects of the Crown-to-Implant Ratio: A Finite Element Study of Long-Term Implant Stability Using High-Resolution, Nonlinear Numerical Analysis
T. J. Sego, Yung-Ting Hsu, Tien-Min Gabriel Chu, Andres Tovar
IMECE 2016; V003T04A033https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67654
View Articletitled, On the Significance and Predicted Functional Effects of the Crown-to-Implant Ratio: A Finite Element Study of Long-Term Implant Stability Using High-Resolution, Nonlinear Numerical Analysis
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Topics: Bone , Design , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Numerical analysis , Resolution (Optics) , Risk , Stability

Damage Biomechanics

Buckling Analysis of Hollow Microneedle in Transdermal Drug Delivery
N. Raja Rajeswari, P. Malliga, B. K. Gnanavel
IMECE 2016; V003T04A034https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65083
View Articletitled, Buckling Analysis of Hollow Microneedle in Transdermal Drug Delivery
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Topics: Buckling , Drug delivery systems , Microneedles , Stress , Design , Silicon , Biomedicine , Deflection , Eigenvalues , Equilibrium (Physics)
Effects of Anatomical Site and Loading Rate on Tensile Behavior of Fiber Bundles Isolated From Nerve Roots
Atsutaka Tamura, Mizuki Sakaya, Takao Koide
IMECE 2016; V003T04A035https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66016
View Articletitled, Effects of Anatomical Site and Loading Rate on Tensile Behavior of Fiber Bundles Isolated From Nerve Roots
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Topics: Fibers , Elastic moduli , Engineering simulation , Failure , Mechanical properties , Simulation , Strength (Materials) , Tensile strength , Wounds
Macro-Micro Biomechanics Finite Element Modeling of Brain Injury Under Concussive Loadings
X. Gary Tan, Andrzej J. Przekwas, Raj K. Gupta
IMECE 2016; V003T04A036https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66218
View Articletitled, Macro-Micro Biomechanics Finite Element Modeling of Brain Injury Under Concussive Loadings
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Topics: Biomechanics , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Traumatic brain injury , Brain , Failure , Finite element model , Proteins , Wounds , Biological tissues
Behavior Evaluation of Deformation, Damage and Fracture of Biological Soft Tissue by Using Indentation Test
Atsushi Sakuma, Katsuya Igarashi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A037https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66672
View Articletitled, Behavior Evaluation of Deformation, Damage and Fracture of Biological Soft Tissue by Using Indentation Test
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Topics: Damage , Deformation , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Soft tissues , Biological tissues , Stress , Testing , Bullets , Elasticity
Non-Destructive and Failure Responses of Cervical Spine Artificial Disc Surgery for Military Applications
Narayan Yoganandan, Jason Moore, Jamie L. Baisden, Frank A. Pintar, B. Joseph McEntire, Valeta Carol Chancey
IMECE 2016; V003T04A038https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66705
View Articletitled, Non-Destructive and Failure Responses of Cervical Spine Artificial Disc Surgery for Military Applications
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Topics: Cervical spine , Defense industry , Disks , Failure , Surgery , Compression , Discectomies , Displacement , Biomechanics , Computerized tomography
Combat Helmet Design Incorporating Multiple Ballistic Threats, Brain Functional Areas and Injury Considerations
Peter Matic, Alex E. Moser, Robert N. Saunders
IMECE 2016; V003T04A039https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67364
View Articletitled, Combat Helmet Design Incorporating Multiple Ballistic Threats, Brain Functional Areas and Injury Considerations
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Topics: Brain , Design , Warfare , Wounds , Deflection , Computer software , Computer-aided design , Explosives , Optimization , Parametric design
Novel Measurement of Intradiscal Pressure in Underbody Blast Simulation
Connor A. Bradfield, Constantine K. Demetropoulos, Connor O. Pyles, Eyal Bar-Kochba, Alexander S. Iwaskiw, Edwin B. Gienger, Andrew C. Merkle, Robert S. Armiger
IMECE 2016; V003T04A040https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67426
View Articletitled, Novel Measurement of Intradiscal Pressure in Underbody Blast Simulation
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Topics: Pressure , Simulation , Testing , Lumbar spine , Biomechanics , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Intervertebral discs , Spinal fractures , Stress
Comparison of Brain Tissue Material Finite Element Models Based on Threshold for Traumatic Brain Injury
Ashkan Eslaminejad, Hesam Sarvghad-Moghaddam, Asghar Rezaei, Mariusz Ziejewski, Ghodrat Karami
IMECE 2016; V003T04A041https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67505
View Articletitled, Comparison of Brain Tissue Material Finite Element Models Based on Threshold for Traumatic Brain Injury
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Topics: Biological tissues , Brain , Finite element model , Traumatic brain injury , Finite element analysis , Dynamic response , Modeling , Shear (Mechanics) , Blast effect , Computational methods
Skull Deformation Has No Impact on the Variation of Brain Intracranial Pressure
Asghar Rezaei, Hesam Sarvghad-Moghaddam, Ashkan Eslaminejad, Mariusz Ziejewski, Ghodrat Karami
IMECE 2016; V003T04A042https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67518
View Articletitled, Skull Deformation Has No Impact on the Variation of Brain Intracranial Pressure
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Topics: Brain , Deformation , Pressure , Density , Elasticity , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Individual Certification Programs , Injury mechanisms , Risk
Damage Prediction for a Cervical Spine Intervertebral Disc
Shruti Motiwale, Adhitya V. Subramani, Xianlian Zhou, Reuben H. Kraft
IMECE 2016; V003T04A043https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67711
View Articletitled, Damage Prediction for a Cervical Spine Intervertebral Disc
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Topics: Cervical spine , Damage , Intervertebral discs , Stress , Disks , Fatigue failure , Military systems , Soldiers
Computational Micromechanics of Trabecular Porcine Skull Bone Using the Material Point Method
Ziwen Fang, Allison N. Ranslow, Reuben H. Kraft
IMECE 2016; V003T04A044https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67748
View Articletitled, Computational Micromechanics of Trabecular Porcine Skull Bone Using the Material Point Method
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Topics: Bone , Micromechanics (Engineering) , Finite element analysis , Engineering simulation , Materials properties , Modeling , Simulation , Constitutive equations , Finite element methods , Model validation
Validation of Embedded Element Method in the Prediction of White Matter Disruption in Concussions
Harsha T. Garimella, Reuben H. Kraft
IMECE 2016; V003T04A045https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67785
View Articletitled, Validation of Embedded Element Method in the Prediction of White Matter Disruption in Concussions
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Topics: Anisotropy , Computer simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Fibers , Finite element model , Imaging , Patient rehabilitation , Tensors , Wounds
Stability and Collapsing Mechanism of Cavitation-Induced Nanobubbles in Simulated Extra-Cellular Matrix (ECM) Near Neuron
Y.-T. Wu, A. Adnan
IMECE 2016; V003T04A046https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67806
View Articletitled, Stability and Collapsing Mechanism of Cavitation-Induced Nanobubbles in Simulated Extra-Cellular Matrix (ECM) Near Neuron
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Topics: Cavitation , Stability , Brain , Fluids , Sodium , Traumatic brain injury , Blood , Bubbles , Collapse , Damage
A Sensitivity Study of the Porcine Head Subjected to Bump Impact
Kimberly A. Thompson, Adam C. Sokolow, Juliana Ivancik, Timothy G. Zhang, William H. Mermagen, Jr., Sikhanda S. Satapathy
IMECE 2016; V003T04A047https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68178
View Articletitled, A Sensitivity Study of the Porcine Head Subjected to Bump Impact
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Topics: Biological tissues , Brain , Cavities , Engineering simulation , Matlab , Simulation , Skin , Stress , Three-dimensional models , Topology
Role of Skull Fracture on Load Transfer to Brain
Timothy G. Zhang, Kimberly A. Thompson, Sikhanda S. Satapathy
IMECE 2016; V003T04A048https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-68185
View Articletitled, Role of Skull Fracture on Load Transfer to Brain
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Topics: Brain , Skull fractures , Stress , Failure , Deformation , Fluids , Particulate matter , Pressure

Dynamics and Control of Biomechanical Systems

Finite Element Analysis of an Electro-Mechanical Knee Loading Device
Sai Krishna Prabhala, Sohel Anwar, Hiroki Yokota, Stanley Chien
IMECE 2016; V003T04A049https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65270
View Articletitled, Finite Element Analysis of an Electro-Mechanical Knee Loading Device
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Topics: Finite element analysis , Knee , Engineering prototypes , Stress , Bone , Computer-aided design , Deformation , Design , Durability , Fracture (Materials)
Finite Element Analysis of an Under-Actuated Robotic Device for Knee Loading Applications
Sandeep Korupolu, Sohel Anwar, Hiroki Yokota, Stanley Chien
IMECE 2016; V003T04A050https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65271
View Articletitled, Finite Element Analysis of an Under-Actuated Robotic Device for Knee Loading Applications
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Topics: Finite element analysis , Knee , Robotics , Bone , Cartilage , Design , Wounds , Biological tissues , Bone fractures , Maintenance
Powering a Lower Limb Exoskeleton Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
Jonathan M. Chambers, Craig R. Carignan, Norman M. Wereley
IMECE 2016; V003T04A051https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65298
View Articletitled, Powering a Lower Limb Exoskeleton Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Muscle , Knee , Maintenance , Stress , Engineering prototypes , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Torque , Weight (Mass)
Association Between Impact Peak and Hip Flexor Activity During Running
Anne Schmitz, Jaclyn Norberg, Kristen Snarski, Davide Piovesan
IMECE 2016; V003T04A052https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65374
View Articletitled, Association Between Impact Peak and Hip Flexor Activity During Running
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Topics: Risk , Wounds
Sensor-Fusion Approach for the Characterization of Human Walking
Martínez Felipe, Cardenas Antonio, Mauro Maya, Roberto Bortoletto, Lillian A. Blum, Davide Piovesan
IMECE 2016; V003T04A053https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66049
View Articletitled, Sensor-Fusion Approach for the Characterization of Human Walking
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Topics: Sensors , Biomechanics , Transducers , Algorithms , Biometry , Computers , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electromyography , Measurement units and standards , Mechanical impedance
Knee Internal Forces in Moderate Squat Exercise
Dumitru I. Caruntu, Jose Mario Salinas
IMECE 2016; V003T04A054https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66626
View Articletitled, Knee Internal Forces in Moderate Squat Exercise
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Topics: Knee , Structural mechanics , Anterior cruciate ligament , Muscle , Compression , Optimization , Strips
Deformation of Stenotic Blood Vessel Model Made From Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) Hydrogel by Hydrostatic Pressure
Yasutomo Shimizu, Lei Liu, Hiroyuki Kosukegawa, Kenichi Funamoto, Toshiyuki Hayase, Toshio Nakayama, Makoto Ohta
IMECE 2016; V003T04A055https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66657
View Articletitled, Deformation of Stenotic Blood Vessel Model Made From Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) Hydrogel by Hydrostatic Pressure
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Topics: Blood vessels , Deformation , Ethanol , Hydrogels , Hydrostatic pressure , Stiffness , Blood flow , Vessels , Diseases , Elasticity
On Squat Jump Exercise
Dumitru I. Caruntu, Ricardo Moreno
IMECE 2016; V003T04A056https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66854
View Articletitled, On Squat Jump Exercise
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Topics: Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Muscle
Development of an Active Biomimetic-Controlled Transfemoral Knee Prosthesis
Mario G. Bernal-Torres, Hugo I. Medellín-Castillo, Juan C. Arellano-González
IMECE 2016; V003T04A057https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67211
View Articletitled, Development of an Active Biomimetic-Controlled Transfemoral Knee Prosthesis
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Topics: Biomimetics , Knee joint prostheses , Cycles , Design , Knee , Prostheses , Artificial limbs , Echoes , Electromyography , Engineering prototypes

General

Modeling and Measurement of Temperature Distributions in Bone Drilling
JuEun Lee, Burak Ozdoganlar, Yoed Rabin
IMECE 2016; V003T04A058https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66129
View Articletitled, Modeling and Measurement of Temperature Distributions in Bone Drilling
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Topics: Bone , Drilling , Modeling , Temperature measurement , Biological tissues , Bits (Tools) , Temperature , Temperature distribution , Damage , Heat
Multiple Sclerosis Symptom Analyzer
Brittany Guerrera, Samantha Farrow, Gloria Zeng, Sally F. Shady
IMECE 2016; V003T04A059https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66217
View Articletitled, Multiple Sclerosis Symptom Analyzer
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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomedicine , Brain , Design , Diseases , Drugs , Magnetic resonance imaging , Nervous system , Spinal cord , Surgery
Hierarchical Engineering Model of the Human Body
Somayajulu D. Karamchetty
IMECE 2016; V003T04A060https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66253
View Articletitled, Hierarchical Engineering Model of the Human Body
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Topics: Biological tissues , Biomaterials , Biomedicine , Chemical reactions , Design , Diseases , Drugs , Energy budget (Physics) , Energy conversion , Engineering models
Nonlinear Characterization of Heart Rate Variability in Normal Sinus Rhythm, Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure
Syed Hassan Zaidi, Imran Akhtar, Syed Imran Majeed, Tahir Zaidi, Muhammad Saif Ullah Khalid
IMECE 2016; V003T04A061https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66836
View Articletitled, Nonlinear Characterization of Heart Rate Variability in Normal Sinus Rhythm, Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure
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Topics: Heart failure , Cardiovascular system , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Physiology , Time series , Algorithms , Risk

Posters

Research on Evaluation of Mental Stress Level Using a Modified Duffing Oscillator
Kentaro Miyago, Kenyu Uehara, Koji Mori, Takashi Saito
IMECE 2016; V003T04A062https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66215
View Articletitled, Research on Evaluation of Mental Stress Level Using a Modified Duffing Oscillator
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Topics: Accidents , Electroencephalography , Evaluation methods , Machinery , Stress
Reduced Order Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Acoustic Particle Manipulation in Complex 3D Geometries
Michael Binkley, Andrew Ledbetter, Stefanie Shahan, J. Mark Meacham
IMECE 2016; V003T04A063https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66904
View Articletitled, Reduced Order Modeling and Experimental Investigation of Acoustic Particle Manipulation in Complex 3D Geometries
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Topics: Acoustics , Modeling , Particulate matter , Drops , Generators , Nozzles , Pressure , Equilibrium (Physics) , Radiation (Physics) , Reservoirs
CFD Analysis Comparing Steady Flow and Pulsatile Flow Through the Aorta and its Main Branches
John D. Martin
IMECE 2016; V003T04A064https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67155
View Articletitled, CFD Analysis Comparing Steady Flow and Pulsatile Flow Through the Aorta and its Main Branches
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Topics: Aorta , Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Pulsatile flow , Atherosclerosis , Blood flow , Aortic arch , Pressure , Shear stress
Haptic and Visual Feedback Technology for Upper-Limb Disability Assessment
Norali Pernalete, Amar Raheja, Stephanie Carey
IMECE 2016; V003T04A065https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67541
View Articletitled, Haptic and Visual Feedback Technology for Upper-Limb Disability Assessment
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Topics: Feedback , Haptics , Patient treatment , Robotics , Virtual reality , Algorithms , Artificial neural networks , Computers

Sport Biomechanics

Is Race Walking Lower Impact Than Running?
Jaclyn Norberg, Anne Schmitz
IMECE 2016; V003T04A066https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65126
View Articletitled, Is Race Walking Lower Impact Than Running?
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Topics: Osteoarthritis , Sports , Stress
Football Helmet Energy Absorption Degradation and Impact Performance Resulting From High Humidity and Temperature
Kenneth J. Saczalski, Mark N. West, Todd K. Saczalski, Joseph L. Burton, Mark C. Pozzi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A067https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65226
View Articletitled, Football Helmet Energy Absorption Degradation and Impact Performance Resulting From High Humidity and Temperature
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Topics: Absorption , Cushioning materials , Design , Dynamic testing (Engineering) , Energy consumption , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , High temperature , Impact testing , Kinetic energy , Pendulums
Investigating Center-of-Pressure Based Parameters to Quantify Athlete and Non-Athlete Balance
Lara A. Thompson, Mehdi Badache
IMECE 2016; V003T04A068https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65642
View Articletitled, Investigating Center-of-Pressure Based Parameters to Quantify Athlete and Non-Athlete Balance
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Topics: Pressure , Displacement , Time series
The Effect of Padding Layers Arrangement on Mitigating Head Impacts
Shahab Mansoor-Baghaei, Ali M. Sadegh
IMECE 2016; V003T04A069https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66702
View Articletitled, The Effect of Padding Layers Arrangement on Mitigating Head Impacts
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Topics: Cushioning materials , Brain , Viscoelastic materials , Composite materials , Glass , Sports , Stiffness , Wounds

Tissue and Biomaterials: Modeling, Synthesis, Fabrication and Characterization

Effects of Vinyl Acetate Content and Extrusion Temperatures on Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Tetracycline HCL Fibers Used for Periodontal Applications
Sally F. Shady, Stephen McCarthy
IMECE 2016; V003T04A070https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66216
View Articletitled, Effects of Vinyl Acetate Content and Extrusion Temperatures on Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Tetracycline HCL Fibers Used for Periodontal Applications
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Topics: Extruding , Fibers , Temperature , Diseases , Drugs , Tensile strength , Testing , Cancer , Cavities , Dimensions
Measuring Compressive Modulus of Elasticity Across Cortical Bone Thickness of Mid-Diaphysis Bovine Femur
Ilige S. Hage, Charbel Y. Seif, Ramsey F. Hamade
IMECE 2016; V003T04A071https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66383
View Articletitled, Measuring Compressive Modulus of Elasticity Across Cortical Bone Thickness of Mid-Diaphysis Bovine Femur
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Topics: Bone , Elastic moduli , Stiffness , Microhardness , Stress , ASTM International , Fittings , Vickers hardness testing , Young's modulus
Effect of the Gradient Magnetic Field Stimulation on Extracellular Matrix Synthesis of Chondrocyte
T. Saito, Y. Morita, E. Nakamachi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A072https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66419
View Articletitled, Effect of the Gradient Magnetic Field Stimulation on Extracellular Matrix Synthesis of Chondrocyte
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Topics: Chondrocytes , Magnetic fields , Cartilage , Mechanical properties
Development of IKVAV Modified PLLA Guide Tube Having Unidirectional Fibers on Inner Surface to Enhance Axonal Extension
Y. Akizawa, Y. Morita, Y. Hsu, T. Yamaoka, E. Nakamachi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A073https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66458
View Articletitled, Development of IKVAV Modified PLLA Guide Tube Having Unidirectional Fibers on Inner Surface to Enhance Axonal Extension
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Topics: Fibers , Stiffness , Electrospinning , Nanofibers
Development of Surface Treatment Technique With Photolytic Macromolecule Including RGDS Peptide
Y. Taki, Y. Morita, S. Nishimura, A. Hirata, T. Koga, E. Nakamachi
IMECE 2016; V003T04A074https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66466
View Articletitled, Development of Surface Treatment Technique With Photolytic Macromolecule Including RGDS Peptide
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Topics: Macromolecules , Surface finishing , Ultraviolet radiation , Irradiation (Radiation exposure) , Osteoblasts , Polymer films , Adhesives , Brightness (Photometry) , Coating processes , Coatings
3D Printing of Gradient Osteochondral Scaffolds Using Soy-Oil Resin
Margaret A. Nowicki, Michael W. Plesniak, Lijie Grace Zhang
IMECE 2016; V003T04A075https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66680
View Articletitled, 3D Printing of Gradient Osteochondral Scaffolds Using Soy-Oil Resin
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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Resins , Biological tissues , Bone , Cartilage , Particulate matter , Physiology , Polymers , Tissue engineering
Characterization of Tissue Thermal Conductivity During a Tissue Joining Process
Che-Hao Yang, Yang Liu, Wei Li, Roland K. Chen
IMECE 2016; V003T04A076https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66932
View Articletitled, Characterization of Tissue Thermal Conductivity During a Tissue Joining Process
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Topics: Biological tissues , Joining , Thermal conductivity , Damage , Heat transfer , Heat , Heating , Sealing (Process) , Surgery , Temperature gradient
Shear Lag Sutures: Improved Suture Repair Through the Use of Adhesives
Stephen W. Linderman, Ioannis Kormpakis, Richard H. Gelberman, Victor Birman, Ulrike G. K. Wegst, Stavros Thomopoulos, Guy M. Genin
IMECE 2016; V003T04A077https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67522
View Articletitled, Shear Lag Sutures: Improved Suture Repair Through the Use of Adhesives
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Topics: Adhesives , Maintenance , Shear (Mechanics) , Tendons , Stress , Biological tissues , Design , Adhesion , Failure , Mechanical properties
Design of a Multifunctional Porous Coaxial Electrospun Mesh Using Polycaprolactone (PCL) and Poly Butylene Adipate-CO-Terephthalate (PBAT)
Hussain R. Rizvi, Nandika D'Souza
IMECE 2016; V003T04A078https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67534
View Articletitled, Design of a Multifunctional Porous Coaxial Electrospun Mesh Using Polycaprolactone (PCL) and Poly Butylene Adipate-CO-Terephthalate (PBAT)
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Topics: Biocompatibility , Biodegradation , Computer software , Design , Drug delivery systems , Fibers , Mechanical properties , Porosity , Scanning electron microscopy , Supercritical carbon dioxide
Modeling of Diffusive Behavior of Macromolecules Encapsulated in Electrospun Fibers
Karen Chang Yan, Aren Moy, Michael Sebok
IMECE 2016; V003T04A079https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67770
View Articletitled, Modeling of Diffusive Behavior of Macromolecules Encapsulated in Electrospun Fibers
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Topics: Fibers , Macromolecules , Modeling , Diffusion (Physics) , Biocompatible polymers , Biological tissues , Boundary-value problems , Cylinders , Electrospinning , Polymer solutions

Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Applications

Effects of Nasal Cavity and Pharyngeal Regions on Airflow Simulation and Particle Depositions in Lower Generations of the Airways
Shahab Taherian, Hamid Rahai, Diego Aguilar
IMECE 2016; V003T04A080https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65305
View Articletitled, Effects of Nasal Cavity and Pharyngeal Regions on Airflow Simulation and Particle Depositions in Lower Generations of the Airways
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Topics: Air flow , Cavities , Particulate matter , Simulation , Trachea , Flow (Dynamics) , Shear stress , Kinetic energy , Respiratory system , Turbulence
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of the Bone Marrow in Cancellous Bone as a Non-Newtonian Fluid
Makoto Ohta, Wataru Sakuma, Toshio Nakayama, Hitomi Anzai, Makoto Ito, Katsuyuki Sado, Shuji Nakamura
IMECE 2016; V003T04A081https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67006
View Articletitled, Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of the Bone Marrow in Cancellous Bone as a Non-Newtonian Fluid
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Topics: Bone , Computational fluid dynamics , Non-Newtonian fluids , Viscosity , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Shear rate , Stem cells , Non-Newtonian flow , Blood

Vibration and Acoustics in Biomedical Applications

Preventing Upper Airway Collapse Using CPAP With and Without Pressure Oscillations
Sherif Ashaat, Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily, Loulin Huang
IMECE 2016; V003T04A082https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65449
View Articletitled, Preventing Upper Airway Collapse Using CPAP With and Without Pressure Oscillations
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Topics: Collapse , Continuous positive airway pressure , Oscillations , Pressure , Cardiovascular system , Diseases , Magnetic resonance imaging , Muscle , Sleep
Correlating Tri-Accelerometer Swallowing Vibrations and Hyoid Bone Movement in Patients With Dysphagia
Etienne Zahnd, Faezeh Movahedi, James L. Coyle, Ervin Sejdić, Prahlad G. Menon
IMECE 2016; V003T04A083https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66133
View Articletitled, Correlating Tri-Accelerometer Swallowing Vibrations and Hyoid Bone Movement in Patients With Dysphagia
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Topics: Accelerometers , Bone , Vibration , Signals , Imaging , Physiology
Characterization of Lumbar-Level Spinal Fusion on the Whole Human Spine Under Vibrations
Kristen Lipscomb, Nesrin Sarigul-Klijn, Eric O. Klineberg
IMECE 2016; V003T04A084https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66384
View Articletitled, Characterization of Lumbar-Level Spinal Fusion on the Whole Human Spine Under Vibrations
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Topics: Human spine , Spinal fusion , Vibration , Disks , Resonance , Finite element model , Intervertebral discs , Lumbar spine , Modal analysis , Spine mechanics
Investigation of the Dynamic Characteristics of Bovine Tibia Using the Impulse Response Method
I. Choucair, S. Mustapha, A. Fakhreddine, M. Sayegh, R. F. Hamade
IMECE 2016; V003T04A085https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66554
View Articletitled, Investigation of the Dynamic Characteristics of Bovine Tibia Using the Impulse Response Method
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Topics: Accelerometers , Bone , Boundary-value problems , Frequency response , Hammers , Impulse (Physics) , Regression models
Cell Response to Cyclic Strain at Focal Adhesions
Toshihiko Shiraishi, Tomohiro Fukuno
IMECE 2016; V003T04A086https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-66843
View Articletitled, Cell Response to Cyclic Strain at Focal Adhesions
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Topics: Adhesion , Osteoblasts , Signals , Traction , Vibration
Study on Model Parameters of Focal Cooling Device Using a Peltier Element for a Living Body
Kenyu Uehara, Kentaro Miyago, Koji Mori, Takashi Saito
IMECE 2016; V003T04A087https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67387
View Articletitled, Study on Model Parameters of Focal Cooling Device Using a Peltier Element for a Living Body
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Topics: Cooling , Wounds , Heat , Temperature , Temperature control
Temporal Variation Characteristics of Analysis Accuracy in Two-Dimensional Ultrasonic-Measurement-Integrated Blood Flow Analysis
Hiroko Kadowaki
IMECE 2016; V003T04A088https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-67661
View Articletitled, Temporal Variation Characteristics of Analysis Accuracy in Two-Dimensional Ultrasonic-Measurement-Integrated Blood Flow Analysis
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Topics: Blood flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Errors , Feedback , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Ultrasonic measurement , Hemodynamics , Noise (Sound)
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