Abstract: The details of a method to reduce the computational burden experienced while estimating the optimal model parameters for a Kriging model are presented. A Kriging model is a type of surrogate ...

Abstract: Quantification of the mechanical behavior of hyperelastic membranes in their service configuration, particularly biological tissues, is often challenging because of the complicated geometry, material ...

Abstract: While tower cranes traditionally are identified with high-rise, congested urban building construction, and mobile cranes primarily are associated with heavy civil and infrastructure construction, there exists a vast ...

Abstract: A simple phenomenological model is used to study interrelations between material properties, growth-induced residual stresses, and opening angles in arteries. The artery is assumed to be a ...

Abstract: Current design decisions must be made while considering uncertainty in both models of the design and inputs to the design. In most cases, high fidelity models are used with the assumption ...

Abstract: Albeit seldom considered explicitly, the vasoactive state of a central artery can contribute to luminal control and thereby affect the in vivo values of flow-induced wall shear stress and pressure-induced intramural stress, ...

Abstract: Clinical interventions can change the mechanical environment of the tissues targeted for therapy. In order to design better procedures, it is important to understand cellular responses to altered ...

Abstract: Pulsatile waves of blood pressure and flow are continuously augmented by the resistance, compliance, and inertance properties of the vasculature, resulting in unique wave characteristics at distinct anatomical locations. ...

Abstract: Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) can regulate arterial mechanics via contractile activity in response to changing mechanical and chemical signals. Contractility is traditionally evaluated via uniaxial isometric testing ...

Abstract: Pollutant loads in urban runoff from anthropogenic sources contribute to degradation of downstream waters. Cities are turning toward green infrastructure to manage urban stormwater. Bioretention is popular as green ...