Topics: Biological tissues , Brain , Constitutive equations , Traumatic brain injury , Compression , Deformation , Mechanical properties , Viscoelasticity

A Biphasic Viscoelastic Constitutive Model for Brain Tissue

Mohammad Hosseini Farid, Mohammadreza Ramzanpour, Mariusz Ziejewski, Ghodrat Karami

IMECE 2019; V003T04A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10743

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Topics: Biological tissues , Brain , Constitutive equations , Deformation , Fluids , Darcy's law , Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Porous materials , Space

Predictive Modeling of Polymer Saturation in Porous 3D Printed Matrix

Adam Mihalko, Robert Michael, Davide Piovesan

IMECE 2019; V003T04A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10988

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Modeling , Polymers , Adhesives , Binders (Materials) , Composite materials , Porosity , Biomedicine , Bone , Ceramics

Dynamic Behaviour of a Dacron Aortic Graft

Eleonora Tubaldi, Giovanni Ferrari, Prabakaran Balasubramanian, Marco Amabili

IMECE 2019; V003T04A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11520

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Topics: Aneurysms , Biocompatibility , Blood flow , Cardiovascular system , Durability , Dynamic response , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Oscillations , Physiology , Pressure

Printability of Hydrogels for Hydrogel Molding Based Microfluidic Device Fabrication

Adam Vicente, Zachary McCreery, Karen Chang Yan

IMECE 2019; V003T04A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11545

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Topics: Extruding , Hydrogels , Manufacturing , Microfluidics , Molding , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

Microstructural Hyperelastic Characterization of Brain White Matter in Tension

Mohammadreza Ramzanpour, Mohammad Hosseini-Farid, Mariusz Ziejewski, Ghodrat Karami

IMECE 2019; V003T04A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11549

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Topics: Brain , Tension , Optimization , Stiffness , Wounds , Constitutive equations , Errors , Fiber reinforced composites , Finite element analysis , Finite element model

Effect of Photoactivated Cross-Linking Compound on Mechanical Properties of Porcine Carotid Arteries Post-Angioplasty

Farshad Mogharrabi, Jonathan Kuhlenhoelter, Blake Anderson, Katalin Kauser, Kenneth Monson

IMECE 2019; V003T04A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11661

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Topics: Blood vessels , Carotid arteries , Mechanical properties

Quantifying Mechanical Properties of PCL-Based Nanofiber Mats Using Atomic Force Microscopy

Allison White, Amanda DeVos, Amr Elamin Elhussein, Jack Blank, Kalyani Nair

IMECE 2019; V003T04A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11944

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Mechanical properties , Nanofibers , Adhesion , Coating processes , Coatings , Materials properties , Tissue engineering , Biocompatible polymers , Biological tissues

Effects of Extrusion Temperature and Printing Direction in Bioprinting on Profile Accuracy of 3D Printed Constructs

Ketan Thakare, Xingjian Wei, Hongmin Qin, Zhijian Pei

IMECE 2019; V003T04A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12150

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Bioprinting , Extruding , Printing , Temperature , Hydrogels , Statistical analysis

Biomedical Devices

Robotic Knee Orthosis for Hemiplegic Patients to Prevent Falls During Walking Rehabilitation

Ryuji Tsuzuki, Taku Itami, Ken’ichi Yano, Takaaki Aoki, Yutaka Nishimoto

IMECE 2019; V003T04A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10382

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Topics: Knee , Orthotics , Robotics , Center of mass , Control systems

Highly Porous Shape Memory Nanocomposites for Applications in Biomedical Devices

Jishan Luo, Robert Kunkel, Jingyu Wang, Bradley N. Bohnstedt, Mrinal Saha, Yingtao Liu, Chung-Hao Lee

IMECE 2019; V003T04A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10514

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Topics: Aneurysms , Biomedicine , Nanocomposites , Shape memory polymers , Shapes

Design and Evaluation of a Blood-Contacting Medical Device for Improving Functionality and Durability of Vascular Anastomosis

Gurjap Singh, Mehdi Esmaeilpour, Jay K. Bhama, Albert Ratner

IMECE 2019; V003T04A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10922

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Topics: Blood , Design , Durability , Medical devices

A Clinical Test to Capture Humidity From Exhalation: Self-Humidification

Sandra Grau-Bartual, Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily

IMECE 2019; V003T04A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11049

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Topics: Air flow , Diseases , Lung , Patient treatment , Polymers , Pressure , Sleep , Testing , Ventilation , Water

Technical Issues Associated With Arterial Pulse Signal Measurements Using a Microfluidic-Based Tactile Sensor

Dan Wang, Leryn Reynolds, Thomas Alberts, Linda Vahala, Zhili Hao

IMECE 2019; V003T04A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11389

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Topics: Microfluidics , Pressure , Sensors , Signals , Tactile sensors

Monitoring the Cardiovascular Changes of a Rabbit Caused by Phenylephrine via a Microfluidic-Based Tactile Sensor

Dan Wang, Frank A. Lattanzio, Mario C. Rodriguez, Zhili Hao

IMECE 2019; V003T04A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11416

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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Microfluidics , Signals , Tactile sensors , Waves

Design and Performance of a Directional Permeability Membrane

Hamidreza Bayat, David A. Willis, Paul S. Krueger

IMECE 2019; V003T04A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11565

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Topics: Design , Membranes , Permeability , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Diluents , Hydrostatic pressure , Pressure , Control equipment , Deflection

Biomedical Imaging, Therapy, and Tissue Characterization

Patient-Specific Mitral Valve Replicas for Preoperative Planning of Mitral Valve Repair

Michael Kruttschnitt, Nouray N. Hassan, Klaus Tiemann, Niklas Hitschrich, Ralf Sodian, Tim C. Lueth

IMECE 2019; V003T04A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10347

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Casting , Design , Maintenance , Valves

Influence of Human Hair Medulla in Solar UV Transmission Through Skin

Xiyong Huang, Ahmed M. Al-Jumaily, Michael D. Protheroe, Andrew N. Chalmers, Xiang Fu, Sharad P. Paul

IMECE 2019; V003T04A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10405

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Topics: Simulation , Skin , Solar energy , Ultraviolet radiation

An Improved Holographic Microwave Breast Imaging Based on Deep Neural Network

Lulu Wang

IMECE 2019; V003T04A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10910

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Imaging , Microwaves , Biological tissues , Biomedical imaging , Biomedicine , Cancer , Computers

Influence of Input Image Configurations on Output of a Convolutional Neural Network to Detect Cerebral Aneurysms

Kazuhiro Watanabe, Hitomi Anzai, Norman Juchler, Sven Hirsch, Philippe Bijlenga, Makoto Ohta

IMECE 2019; V003T04A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11125

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Topics: Aneurysms , Artificial neural networks , Computers

Brain White Matter Model of Orthotropic Viscoelastic Properties in Frequency Domain

Xuehai Wu, John G. Georgiadis, Assimina A. Pelegri

IMECE 2019; V003T04A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12182

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Topics: Brain , Viscoelasticity

Miniaturized Ultrasound Transducer Composed of a Composite of Multiple Piezoelectric Stacks

Howuk Kim, Huaiyu Wu, Leela Goel, Xiaoning Jiang

IMECE 2019; V003T04A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12208

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Topics: Composite materials , Ultrasonic transducers , Transducers , Columns (Structural) , Cavitation , Elastomers , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Lenses (Optics) , Pressure

Laser Ablation Tomography for 3D Tissue Imaging and Analysis

Asheesh Lanba, Benjamin Hall

IMECE 2019; V003T04A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12282

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Topics: Biological tissues , Imaging , Laser ablation

Biotechnology and General Applications

A Hypothesized Mechanistic Model of Longitudinal Wall Motion at the Common Carotid Artery

Zhili Hao, Leryn Reynolds, John M. Herre

IMECE 2019; V003T04A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10654

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Topics: Cardiovascular system , Carotid arteries , Elasticity , Rotation , Shear stress , Elastic waves , Aorta , Atherosclerosis , Excitation , Lenses (Optics)

Decontamination of Heavy Metals From Municipal Sewage Sludge (MSS) by Electrokinetic Remediation

A. Ribeiro, J. Araújo, A. Mota, R. Campos, C. Vilarinho, J. Carvalho

IMECE 2019; V003T04A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11221

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Topics: Decontamination , Electrokinetics , Heavy metals , Sewage

Bone-Integrated Optical Microlasers for In-Vivo Diagnostic Biomechanical Performances

Omar Cavazos, Maurizio Manzo, Erick Ramírez-Cedillo, Hector R. Siller

IMECE 2019; V003T04A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11406

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Topics: Biomechanics , Bone , Resonance , Artificial limbs , Fluorescence , Light sources , Mechanical properties , Prostheses , Sensors , Stress

Numerical Evaluation of Recalling Elasticity due to Surface Roughness by Finite Element Modeling of Human Skin

Tomohisa Yamamoto, Atsushi Sakuma

IMECE 2019; V003T04A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11881

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Topics: Elasticity , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Modeling , Skin , Surface roughness

Mechanical Behavior of Lattice Structures Fabricated by Direct Light Processing With Compression Testing and Size Optimization of Unit Cells

Marinela Peto, Erick Ramirez-Cedillo, Mohammad J. Uddin, Ciro A. Rodriguez, Hector R. Siller

IMECE 2019; V003T04A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12260

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Compression , Mechanical behavior , Optimization , Testing , Bone , Computer software , Silicones , Biomedicine , Cancer

Biotransport (Fluid, Heat, and Mass)

Application of the Tornado-Like Flow Theory to the Study of Blood Flow in the Heart and Main Vessels: Study of the Potential Swirling Jets Structure in an Arbitrary Viscous Medium

E. Talygin, G. Kiknadze, A. Agafonov, A. Gorodkov

IMECE 2019; V003T04A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11298

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Topics: Blood flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Jets , Swirling flow , Vessels

Effects of the Non-Newtonian Viscosity of Milk Flow in the Breast Ductal System

Jamasp Azarnoosh, Fatemeh Hassanipour

IMECE 2019; V003T04A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12159

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Viscosity , Fluids , Bifurcation , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Geometry , Non-Newtonian fluids , Numerical analysis

Computational Modeling in Biomedical Applications

Influence of Fractional Flow Reserve Setting on the Procedure Precision

Yasser Abuouf, Shinichi Ookawara, Mahmoud Ahmed

IMECE 2019; V003T04A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10427

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics)

Novel Electro-FSI Model of Trabecular Network in the Brain Sub Arachnoid Space

Khashayar Teimoori, Ali M. Sadegh, Bhaskar Paneri

IMECE 2019; V003T04A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10529

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Topics: Brain , Fluid structure interaction

Modeling Prestress-Driven Buckling Behavior of Elastic Lamina in the Aortic Media

Atsutaka Tamura, Yuya Kato

IMECE 2019; V003T04A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10530

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Topics: Buckling , Modeling , Muscle

Improving Cutting Path on Custom 3D-Printed Surgical Guides for Bone-Tumor Resection

Carlos G. Helguero, Juan Castro, César Ochoa, Fausto Maldonado, Emilio A. Ramírez, Jorge L. Amaya

IMECE 2019; V003T04A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10627

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Bone , Cutting , Surgery , Tumors , Fittings , Compression , Computer software , Deformation , Finite element analysis

Analysis of Ablation Volume Produced During Microwave Ablation of Breast Cancerous Lesion Using Fourier and Non-Fourier Models

Vellavalapalli Satish, Jatin Kumar, Ramjee Repaka

IMECE 2019; V003T04A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10800

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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Microwaves , Bioheat transfer , Temperature , Computer software , Delays , Electromagnetic radiation , Heat transfer , Physics , Relaxation (Physics)

The Relationship Between the Arterial Geometry and Wall Shear Stress in the Vertebrobasilar System

Fangjia Pan, Hitomi Anzai, Shunji Mugikura, Ko Kitamura, Makoto Ohta

IMECE 2019; V003T04A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10866

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Geometry , Shear stress

Design of Metacarpophalangeal Single-Piece Joint Prosthesis to Increase Motion in Abduction/Adduction

Nathan Millard, Raymond K. Yee

IMECE 2019; V003T04A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11005

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Topics: Design , Prostheses , Geometry , Hinges , Shear (Mechanics) , Dimensions , Stress , Bone , Boundary-value problems , Computer software

Effect of Uvula Length on Airflow and Pressure Oscillation in a Human Pharynx Model

Xuanming Zhao, Junshi Wang, Pan Han, Jinxiang Xi, Haibo Dong

IMECE 2019; V003T04A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11697

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Topics: Air flow , Oscillations , Pressure , Vortices , Aerodynamics , Sleep , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation

Subject-Specific Models of the Head and Neck for Reproducing Experimentally Obtained Head Impacts in OpenSim

Jonathan D. Mortensen, Mohammad Homayounpour, Andrew S. Merryweather

IMECE 2019; V003T04A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11932

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Topics: Errors , Kinematics , Modeling , Muscle , Risk , Simulation , Sports , Weight (Mass) , Wounds

Osteoporotic Bone Augmentation Utilizing Curved Pattern of PMMA Injection: A Combined Finite Element and Optimization Investigation

Amirhossein Farvardin, Mehran Armand

IMECE 2019; V003T04A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12023

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Topics: Bone , Drilling , Finite element analysis , Optimization , Osteoporosis , Cements (Adhesives) , Drills (Tools) , Engineering simulation , Hip fractures , Mechanical properties

A Passive Hybrid Model to Estimate the Elastic Performance of Left Ventricular Cardiac Fibres

Jacobo Córdova Aquino, Hugo I. Medellín-Castillo

IMECE 2019; V003T04A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12124

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Topics: Fibers , Finite element methods

A Conductive Cooling Scheme for Bone Augmentation of the Proximal Femur With PMMA: An Experimental and Finite Element Study

Mahsan Bakhtiarinejad, Amirhossein Farvardin, Alireza Chamani, Mehran Armand

IMECE 2019; V003T04A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12142

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Topics: Bone , Cements (Adhesives) , Cooling , Finite element analysis

Dynamics and Control of Biomechanical Systems

Energetics of Load Carriage by Bamboo Carrying Poles

Yuning Xu, Lianxin Yang, Ken Chen, Jiwen Zhang, Chenglong Fu

IMECE 2019; V003T04A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10584

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Topics: Energetics , Poles (Building) , Railroad passenger cars , Stress , Carbon dioxide , Weight (Mass)

Temperature Regulated Sleeve for Leg Prosthesis

Rachel Grubbs, Matthew Yough, Olivia Rose, Anthony Lee, Teresa Sicree, Saeed Tiari, Davide Piovesan

IMECE 2019; V003T04A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10984

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Topics: Prostheses , Temperature , Artificial limbs , Design , Heat , Heat transfer , Heating

Design and Fabrication of a Universal Gripper for Children With Special Needs

Ajay Kumar Vijaya Kumar, Emily Schweitzer, Julie Baer, Davide Piovesan

IMECE 2019; V003T04A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10992

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Topics: Design , Grippers , Manufacturing , Shapes , Computer software , Modeling , Robustness

Effect of Obesity on Human Squat Exercise

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Jose Galarza, Simon Vasquez, III, Jennifer Ramos, Michael Sander

IMECE 2019; V003T04A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11233

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Topics: Biomechanics , Knee , Nonlinear dynamics , Stability , Weight (Mass)

Injury and Damage Biomechanics

A Biomechanical Investigation of Collagen, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells on the Achilles Tendon in a Rat Model

Brittany Austin, Hazel Marie, Diana Fagan, Jared Vanasdale, Stuart Drew

IMECE 2019; V003T04A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10641

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Topics: Biomechanics , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Platelets , Tendons

Interconnected Fluid-Filled Cells Design for Reduction of Linear Acceleration and Force Transfer to Prevent Concussion

Alexandra R. Lindsay, Usamah Chaudhary, Taylor N. Terry, Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara

IMECE 2019; V003T04A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10675

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Topics: Design , Fluids , Secondary cells , Primary cells , Silicones , Urethane elastomers , Elastomers , Simulation , Sports

Computational Analysis of Combat Helmet Protection Against Blunt Impact to Head

X. Gary Tan, Amit Bagchi

IMECE 2019; V003T04A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10903

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Topics: Warfare

An Analytical Study of BMI Effects on Obese Senior Females in Vehicle Frontal Impact

Huijie Xu, Zhenfei Zhan, Yunlei Yin, Wenxiang Dong, Qingmiao Wang, Ruyi Chen, Xin Jin

IMECE 2019; V003T04A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10918

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Finite element model , Motor vehicles , Risk , Safety , Shapes , Simulation , Traffic accidents , Vehicles , Wounds

Surgical Bone Drilling: A Review

Chandana Samarasinghe, Mohammad Uddin, Saiful Bari, Cory Xian

IMECE 2019; V003T04A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10945

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Topics: Bone , Drilling , Surgery

Effects of Curvature and Architecture on Ballistic Performance of UHMWPE Helmets

Timothy G. Zhang, Lionel R. Vargas-Gonzalez, James C. Gurganus, Sikhanda S. Satapathy

IMECE 2019; V003T04A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11566

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Topics: Architecture , Fibers , Geometry , Weight (Mass)

Relationship Between the Frictional Shear Stresses and the Normal Pressure on the Buttocks While Lying on a Spine Board

Vinay Kumar Pallerla, Mohamed Samir Hefzy

IMECE 2019; V003T04A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11814

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Topics: Pressure , Shear stress , Skin , Bone , Cushioning materials , Finite element analysis , Lumber , Muscle , Body systems and structures , Computer software

Human Pelvis Bayesian Injury Probability Curves From Whole Body Lateral Impact

Narayan Yoganandan, Nicholas DeVogel, Frank Pintar, Anjishnu Banerjee

IMECE 2019; V003T04A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11860

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Topics: Probability , Wounds

Musculoskeletal and Sports Biomechanics

Quantifying the Stiffness of Biceps Muscle Using Accelerometer

Muhammad Salman, Alan Palmer, Sajid Iqbal

IMECE 2019; V003T04A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10228

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Topics: Accelerometers , Muscle , Shear waves , Stiffness

Impact Analysis of Bubble Soccer to Prevent Head Injuries

Mahir D. Rafi, Ali M. Sadegh, Zelda Frankel

IMECE 2019; V003T04A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10650

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Topics: Bubbles , Wounds , Clearances (Engineering) , Pressure , Membranes , Collisions (Physics) , Damage , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Finite element analysis

Effect of Motion Type on Joint Contact Forces

Anne Schmitz, Jaclyn Norberg

IMECE 2019; V003T04A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10980

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Knee , Muscle , Osteoarthritis , Pipelines , Simulation , Stress

Integration Protocol of Different Measurement Methods for the Analysis of the Physiological and Biomechanical Efficiency of a Professional Athlete

Massimo Milani, Luca Montorsi, Luca Fontanili, Salvatore Rossini, Roberto Citarella

IMECE 2019; V003T04A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11774

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Topics: Biomechanics , Physiology , Wounds , Dynamic response , Engineering prototypes , Fatigue , Instrumentation , Plates (structures)

Performance of Prophylactic Knee Brace

Parisa Saboori, Margarita Corado

IMECE 2019; V003T04A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11789

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Topics: Bracing (Construction) , Knee , Wounds , Additive manufacturing , Biomechanics , Design , Feedback , Geometry , Muscle , Risk

Shoulder Proprioception Device (S.P.D.): A Novel Design for Measuring Shoulder Joint Proprioception

Jeremy R. Schnipke, Thomas G. Rounds, Jacob P. Sroka, Zachary B. Lowe, Gregory M. Freisinger, Margaret A. Nowicki, Kenneth L. Cameron, Brittany R. Hotaling, Richard B. Westrick

IMECE 2019; V003T04A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11948

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Design , Feedback , Measurement units and standards , Military systems , Probability , Sensors , Wounds

A Study of Concussions in Women’s Lacrosse

Peyman Honarmandi, Lisa Toscano, Michael Calicchia, Miguel Diaz, Emma Kaishian, William Stallings

IMECE 2019; V003T04A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12024

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Topics: Brain , Collisions (Physics) , Machinery , Regulations , Risk , Teams , Undergraduate students

Machine Learning Classification of Head Impact Sensor Data

Tyler F. Rooks, Andrea S. Dargie, Valeta Carol Chancey

IMECE 2019; V003T04A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12173

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Topics: Machine learning , Sensors

Robotics, Rehabilitation

Motion Synthesis for Upper-Limb Rehabilitation Motion With Clustering-Based Machine Learning Method

Wenxiu Chen, Wanbing Song, Haodong Chen, Qi Li, Ping Zhao

IMECE 2019; V003T04A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10435

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Topics: Machine learning

Hybrid BCI Controller for a Semi-Autonomous Wheelchair

Vidya K. Nandikolla, Travis K. van Leeuwen, Amiel Hartman

IMECE 2019; V003T04A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10463

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Topics: Control equipment , Wheelchairs , Electroencephalography , Electromyography , Brain , Bridges (Structures) , Computers , Design , Engines , Mechanical admittance

Clustering of Human Motion Trajectory for Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot Design Based on Machine Learning

Kangren Zhao, Zhiqiang Teng, Ningtao Gong, Fangkang Chen, Ping Zhao

IMECE 2019; V003T04A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10471

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Topics: Design , Gaussian distribution , Machine learning , Robots , Trajectories (Physics)

Developing a Cost-Effective and Functional Prosthetic Foot for Below Knee Amputees Using Topology Optimization and 3D Printing

Hisham Kamel, Omar Harraz, Tamer Attia

IMECE 2019; V003T04A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10616

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Artificial limbs , Finite element analysis , Knee , Optimization , Topology

EMG Controlled Soft Robotic Bicep Augmentation

Jiayue Zhang, Daniel Vanderbilt, Ethan Fitz, Janet Dong

IMECE 2019; V003T04A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11716

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Topics: Electromyography , Muscle , Robotics

Real Time Pattern Recognition for Prosthetic Hand

Mario A. Benitez Lopez, Carlos Rodriguez, Jonathan Camargo

IMECE 2019; V003T04A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11788

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Artificial neural networks , Pattern recognition

Design and Characterization of an Automated Assistive Knee Brace for Leg Muscle Rehabilitation

Sohail Zaidi, Austin Huynh, Peara Thach, Isaac Rubio, Harsh Patel, Vimal Viswanathan

IMECE 2019; V003T04A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11802

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Topics: Bracing (Construction) , Design , Knee , Muscle

Motion Estimation and Path Planning for Assistive Robotic Devices

Marvin H. Cheng, Po-Lin Huang, Hao-Chuan Chu, E. A. McKenzie, Jr.

IMECE 2019; V003T04A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-12296

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Topics: Motion estimation , Path planning , Robotics , Artificial neural networks , Health care

Sensors and Actuators

Analysis of Bio-Inspired Structures for 3D Force Sensing Using Virtual Prototyping

Ahmed M. Alotaibi, Sohel Anwar

IMECE 2019; V003T04A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11089

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Topics: Biomimetics , Force sensors , Finite element analysis , Patient treatment , Robots , Surgery , Biomedicine , Cycles , Design , Instrumentation

Symposium on Clinical Applications of Bioengineering

Identification and Analysis of the Biomechanical Parameters Used for the Assessment of Normal and Pathological Gait: A Literature Review

Juan C. Arellano-González, Hugo I. Medellín-Castillo, J. Jesús Cervantes-Sánchez

IMECE 2019; V003T04A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10140

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IMECE 2019; V003T04A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10622

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Topics: Diseases , Signal processing , Drugs , Accelerometers , Algorithms , Filters , Rotation

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IMECE 2019; V003T04A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11085

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IMECE 2019; V003T04A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11238

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Topics: Force sensors , Sleep , Testing , Algorithms , Engineering prototypes , Monitoring systems , Pneumatic control , Pressure sensors

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Dorothy Taylor, Andrew Merryweather, Janice Morse, Bob Wong

IMECE 2019; V003T04A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11889

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Topics: Biomechanics , Kinematic analysis , Momentum , Rails

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IMECE 2019; V003T04A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10548

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Alec Dryden, Brianna Huhmann, Oscar Martin-Garcia, Shawn Duan

IMECE 2019; V003T04A081doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10806

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Topics: Acoustics , Muscle , Biological tissues , Brain , Computer software , Dampers , Impulse (Physics) , Lung , Plates (structures) , Springs

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Muhammad Salman, Conghui Ge, Clint Morris

IMECE 2019; V003T04A082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11001

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Tariq M. Arif, Zhiming Ji

IMECE 2019; V003T04A083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11088

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Topics: Biological tissues , Gaussian distribution , Genetic algorithms , Graphical user interfaces , Simulation , Ultrasonic waves , Pressure , Temperature , Ultrasound , Approximation

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Toshihiko Shiraishi, Kota Nagai

IMECE 2019; V003T04A084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11132

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Topics: Osteoblasts , Columns (Structural) , Vibration , Electric current , Electromagnets , Magnetic fields , Signals

Model-Based EEG Analysis: Proposal and Verification of Mathematical Model for Application to Neurotechnology

Kenyu Uehara, Takashi Saito

IMECE 2019; V003T04A085doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11643

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Topics: Electroencephalography , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Degrees of freedom , Signals , Support vector machines

Effect of Feedback Conditions on Blood Viscosity Estimation Method in Two-Dimensional Ultrasonic-Measurement-Integrated Blood Flow Analysis

Takuya Kishimoto, Hiroko Kadowaki, Takeshi Tokunaga, Koji Mori, Takashi Saito

IMECE 2019; V003T04A086doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-11837

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Topics: Blood flow , Feedback , Hemorheology , Shear stress , Atherosclerosis , Blood flow measurement , Blood vessels , Carotid arteries , Fluids , Ultrasonic measurement

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