Biomechanics of Soft Tissue in Cardiovascular Systems

The book is written by leading experts in the field presenting an up-to-date view of the subject matter in a didactically sound manner. It presents a review of the current knowledge of the behaviour of soft tissues in the cardiovascular system under mechanical loads, and the importance of constituti...

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Other Authors: Holzapfel, Gerhard A. (Editor), Ogden, Ray W. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Vienna Springer Vienna 2003, 2003
Edition:1st ed. 2003
Series:CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Courses and Lectures
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The book is written by leading experts in the field presenting an up-to-date view of the subject matter in a didactically sound manner. It presents a review of the current knowledge of the behaviour of soft tissues in the cardiovascular system under mechanical loads, and the importance of constitutive laws in understanding the underlying mechanics is highlighted. Cells are also described together with arteries, tendons and ligaments, heart, and other biological tissues of current research interest in biomechanics. This includes experimental, continuum mechanical and computational perspectives, with the emphasis on nonlinear behaviour, and the simulation of mechanical procedures such as balloon angioplasty
Physical Description:VII, 342 p. 127 illus online resource
ISBN:9783709127360