Experimentally tractable, pseudo-elastic constitutive law for biomembranes: II. Application

J Biomech Eng. 2003 Feb;125(1):100-5. doi: 10.1115/1.1535192.

Abstract

This is the second paper of a 2 part series. In the first, a theoretical framework is developed that provides 3 enhancements for the constitutive theory of biomembranes. 1) Covariance amongst response terms is minimized, 2) the pseudo-strain-energy potential is redefined so as to be measurable, and 3) the stress response is decomposed into 2 parts--a hyperelastic part plus a hypoelastic-stress-residual. This paper illustrates the experimental advantages of this novel constitutive theory via analysis of biaxial test data obtained from chemically treated bovine pericardium.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anisotropy
  • Cattle
  • Cell Membrane / physiology*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Elasticity
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Membranes / physiology*
  • Models, Biological*
  • Motion
  • Pericardium / physiology*
  • Pressure
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Viscosity
  • Weight-Bearing / physiology*