Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Masoud Malakoutian, C. Antonio Sanchez, Stephen H. M. Brown, John Street, Sidney Fels, Thomas R. Oxland
Summary: This study investigated the effects of five muscle biomechanical properties on spinal loading, revealing that changes in passive stiffness, slack sarcomere length, in situ sarcomere length, and specific tension significantly impact intradiscal pressure. The study also found interesting interactions between these parameters.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Ashish Kumar Meher, Erukala Kalyan Kumar, Ankit Gangwar, Subrata Kumar Panda, Rama Chandra Pradhan
Summary: This article reviews the recent advances in using machine learning techniques for investigating human tissue through mechanobiology studies. It discusses the application of machine learning in diagnosing tissue disorders and injuries, and highlights the challenges and limitations in this field. The article also provides a comprehensive assessment of experimental methodologies, computational studies, and computer models used in mechanobiology analysis. Additionally, various studies on classifying and early detection of tissue disorders with machine learning techniques are examined. Overall, this paper offers valuable insights into the potential of machine learning in comprehending the complex behavior of human tissue and advancing the field of biomechanics.
ARCHIVES OF COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Daniel Ritter, Abdul-Ilah Hachem, Markus Scheibel, Patric Raiss, Patrick J. Denard, Alexander Campagnoli, Coen A. Wijdicks, Samuel Bachmaier
Summary: This study compared three different techniques for anterior glenoid bone loss reconstruction and found that suture-based techniques provided similar primary fixation and cyclic stability as double-screw fixation but with higher contact loading at the bony interface. Among the suture-based techniques, the interconnected cerclage fixation had higher compression but similar bone block migration and failure load compared to the suspensory suture button fixation. Both suture-based techniques resulted in increased graft-glenoid contact loading, but the clinical consequences on healing remain unclear.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michael Gasik, France Lambert, Miljana Bacevic
Summary: Understanding the mechanical properties of bone and oral soft tissues is crucial for the successful conception and application of dental implants. Analyzing known data critically can lead to more convenient and consistent computation methods, helping to prevent potential failures and complications.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ziyan Wang, Yang Liu, Jianing Zhang, Minmin Lin, Chufan Xiao, Haoying Bai, Chao Liu
Summary: Long-term use of adrenergic medication can negatively impact bone quality and healing, but controlling the mechanical environment can help alleviate these effects.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohit Sood, Chang-Mou Wu
Summary: In this study, novel carbon organic framework-inspired lattice metamaterials with thermoplastic polyester elastomer were developed and analyzed for their structural effects. Static and dynamic compression tests were conducted, and it was found that the CFLMs exhibited different mechanical properties compared to the conventional TPEE material. The results also indicated that the CFLMs had different applicability when used in shoe midsoles.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Faham Tahmasebinia, Adam Yang, Patrick Feghali, Krzysztof Skrzypkowski
Summary: Rock bursts are caused by high stresses and faults in the deep geological profile and require various rock and face supports in deep mining excavations. This study focused on the shearing impact of static loads on cable bolts, an important structural support mechanism. The results showed a positive correlation between bolt diameter, yield strength, and maximum force and displacement.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jun Lei, Jose Antonio Lozano-Galant, Dong Xu, Feng-Liang Zhang, Jose Turmo
Summary: This study introduces the use of MEMOM with multiple loading cases for SSI, which concatenates observability equations from different loading cases simultaneously and introduces an optimization procedure to minimize the discrepancy between predicted response and measured response to obtain estimates. Additionally, a Genetic-Algorithm-based Optimal Sensor Placement method is proposed to address the sensor placement issue under multiple static loading cases for the first time.
SMART STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Arsalan Marghoub, Catherine J. A. Williams, Joao Vasco Leite, Alexander C. Kirby, Loic Kever, Laura B. Porro, Paul M. Barrett, Sergio Bertazzo, Arkhat Abzhanov, Matthew Vickaryous, Anthony Herrel, Susan E. Evans, Mehran Moazen
Summary: Vertebrate skin is an important organ that provides support and protection. Lizards exhibit a wide range of diversity in the morphology and distribution of their osteoderms (ODs), but the factors driving this diversity are not well understood.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Kevin Hoffseth, Emily Busse, Josue Jaramillo, Jennifer Simkin, Michelle Lacey, Mimi C. Sammarco
Summary: Mouse digit amputation serves as a useful model for studying bone growth after injury, showing that intramembranous bone formation is promoted in adult animals. Aged mice display altered trabecular spacing and patterning, as well as increased mineral density in the regenerated bone. Analysis of elasticity using imaging techniques suggests that regenerated bone has decreased elasticity compared to uninjured bone, but no significant difference in elasticity between aged and young regenerated bone.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Zhixiang Li, Zhen Zhao, Caishan Liu, Qingyun Wang
Summary: This paper establishes a simplified static model of spiral springs under loading, focusing on the stress and friction distribution areas of the spring belt, providing a theoretical basis for parameter optimization.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND MECHANICS-ENGLISH EDITION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Michael Kuhn, Nikolas Manousides, Alexandros Antoniou, Claudio Balzani
Summary: In this study, axial and torsional fatigue tests were conducted on a structural adhesive designed for wind turbine rotor blades. The influence of manufacturing-induced defects on fatigue properties was investigated. A mathematical model was used to analyze the data and predict the fatigue life of the adhesive, taking into account uncertainties in the gigacycle fatigue regime.
FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Devon L. Albert, Michael J. Katzenberger, Amanda M. Agnew, Andrew R. Kemper
Summary: This study aimed to develop novel methods for quantifying human rib cortical bone material properties in compression and compared them to existing tensile data. Results showed differences in compressive material properties between loading rates and no significant correlation with age, but a correlation with sample density. Rib and thorax finite element models should consider loading rate, loading mode, and age when incorporating material properties.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xiongwen Jiang, Yu Tang, Hongjian Wei, Yue Li, Wenbo Xie, Dacheng Li, Wei Zhang
Summary: The crack behavior and bending deformation of pre-cracked sheet under pressure loading were studied. Two theoretical methods (SCMLD and PTELD) were compared and verified using bulge test data of intact aluminum alloy sheets, and their applicability in equilibrium bulge test was discussed. ABAQUS extended finite element method (XFEM) and fracture energy parameters based on experiments were used to simulate the bulging deformation and failure behavior of pre-cracked sheet, and the results showed good agreement with experimental test data. Furthermore, the slope of the h - p curve reflects the equivalent bending stiffness, which is affected by the crack shape length rather than the crack shape itself.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Elizabeth A. Schmida, Christa M. Wille, Mikel R. Stiffler-Joachim, Stephanie A. Kliethermes, Bryan C. Heiderscheit
Summary: This study aimed to assess the influence of calculation method and running speed on loading rate (LR) values and to determine the association of LR with subsequent running-related injuries. The results showed that LR values differed depending on speed and calculation method, but regardless of the calculation method, there was no significant association between LR and subsequent injuries.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Amanda L. Smith, Ian R. Grosse
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Poorva Gharpure, Elias D. Kontogiorgos, Lynne A. Opperman, Callum F. Ross, David S. Strait, Amanda Smith, Leslie C. Pryor, Qian Wang, Paul C. Dechow
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Leslie Pryor McIntosh, David S. Strait, Justin A. Ledogar, Amanda L. Smith, Callum F. Ross, Qian Wang, Lynne A. Opperman, Paul C. Dechow
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2016)
Review
Anatomy & Morphology
Felippe Bevilacqua Prado, Alexandre Rodrigues Freire, Ana Claudia Rossi, Justin A. Ledogar, Amanda L. Smith, Paul C. Dechow, David S. Strait, Tilman Voigt, Callum F. Ross
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Justin A. Ledogar, Stefano Benazzi, Amanda L. Smith, Gerhard W. Weber, Keely B. Carlson, Paul C. Dechow, Ian R. Grosse, Callum F. Ross, Brian G. Richmond, Barth W. Wright, Qian Wang, Craig Byron, Kristian J. Carlson, Darryl J. De Ruiter, Leslie C. Pryor Mcintosh, David S. Strait
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Justin A. Ledogar, Amanda L. Smith, Stefano Benazzi, Gerhard W. Weber, Mark A. Spencer, Keely B. Carlson, Kieran P. McNulty, Paul C. Dechow, Ian R. Grosse, Callum F. Ross, Brian G. Richmond, Barth W. Wright, Qian Wang, Craig Byron, Kristian J. Carlson, Darryl J. de Ruiter, Lee R. Berger, Kelli Tamvada, Leslie C. Pryor, Michael A. Berthaume, David S. Strait
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Justin A. Ledogar, Paul C. Dechow, Qian Wang, Poorva H. Gharpure, Adam D. Gordon, Karen L. Baab, Amanda L. Smith, Gerhard W. Weber, Ian R. Grosse, Callum F. Ross, Brian G. Richmond, Barth W. Wright, Craig Byron, Stephen Wroe, David S. Strait
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Amanda L. Smith, Stefano Benazzi, Justin A. Ledogar, Kelli Tamvada, Leslie C. Pryor Smith, Gerhard W. Weber, Mark A. Spencer, Paul C. Dechow, Ian R. Grosse, Callum F. Ross, Brian G. Richmond, Barth W. Wright, Qian Wang, Craig Byron, Dennis E. Slice, David S. Strait
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Amanda L. Smith, Stefano Benazzi, Justin A. Ledogar, Kelli Tamvada, Leslie C. Pryor Smith, Gerhard W. Weber, Mark A. Spencer, Peter W. Lucas, Shaji Michael, Ali Shekeban, Khaled Al-Fadhalah, Abdulwahab S. Almusallam, Paul C. Dechow, Ian R. Grosse, Callum F. Ross, Richard H. Madden, Brian G. Richmond, Barth W. Wright, Qian Wang, Craig Byron, Dennis E. Slice, Sarah Wood, Christine Dzialo, Michael A. Berthaume, Adam Van Casteren, David S. Strait
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Uriel Zapata, Qian Wang
Article
Biology
Justin A. Ledogar, Sascha Senck, Brian A. Villmoare, Amanda L. Smith, Gerhard W. Weber, Brian G. Richmond, Paul C. Dechow, Callum F. Ross, Ian R. Grosse, Barth W. Wright, Qian Wang, Craig Byron, Stefano Benazzi, Kristian J. Carlson, Keely B. Carlson, Leslie C. Pryor McIntosh, Adam van Casteren, David S. Strait
Summary: Australopiths have cranial traits that strengthen the facial skeleton for feeding and increase bite force efficiency. The cranial strength of robust australopiths is thought to be superior to that of gracile australopiths. However, the hypothesis that gracile australopith crania are weaker and less efficient is not supported by the findings. Some gracile australopith crania are as strong as robust australopith crania, and their strength overlaps with that of chimpanzee crania. It is speculated that the evolution of cranial traits for bite force efficiency may have simultaneously weakened the face, leading to the evolution of additional traits to reinforce the facial skeleton.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amanda L. Smith, Julian Davis, Olga Panagiotopoulou, Andrea B. Taylor, Chris Robinson, Carol V. Ward, William H. Kimbel, Zeresenay Alemseged, Callum F. Ross
Summary: Models are mathematical representations used in biomechanics to test form-function relationships. Simplified two-dimensional modelling approaches may produce inaccurate results when three-dimensional mechanics are important determinants. This study compares stress regimes of three-dimensional and two-dimensional models of the chimpanzee mandible, and demonstrates how different modeling parameters affect deformation and strain regimes. The results show that two-dimensional finite-element modelling fails to meet minimum requirements for functional conclusions in primate mandibles.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Rebecca W. Cook, Antonino Vazzana, Rita Sorrentino, Stefano Benazzi, Amanda L. Smith, David S. Strait, Justin A. Ledogar
Summary: The study explores the feeding biomechanics of Homo floresiensis and finds that they were able to produce bite forces with high mechanical efficiency, but may have been constrained by tensile jaw joint reaction forces during molar biting. The inferred feeding biomechanics of Homo floresiensis closely resemble those of modern humans, suggesting this pattern may have been present in the last common ancestor of Homo sapiens and H. floresiensis.
Article
Ecology
Jesse M. Martin, A. B. Leece, Simon Neubauer, Stephanie E. Baker, Carrie S. Mongle, Giovanni Boschian, Gary T. Schwartz, Amanda L. Smith, Justin A. Ledogar, David S. Strait, Andy I. R. Herries
Summary: The discovery of a well-preserved adult male cranium, DNH 155, challenges existing hypotheses of sexual dimorphism and clarifies theories regarding hominin phylogeny. This finding represents highly resolved evidence of microevolutionary changes within Paranthropus robustus, indicating local microevolution within robust australopiths.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Uriel Zapata, Qian Wang