Abstract: The field of biomechanics has grown rapidly in the last two decades and is now a recognized branch of applications of engineering mechanics. New horizons for biomechanics lie in several directions. Techniques of measurement ...

Abstract: Large amplitude oscillations of a simple pendulum whose support moves with a prescribed vertical oscillation are studied by an approximate method. Subharmonics of order 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/8 ...

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review the development of continuum mechanics models of single leukocytes in both passive deformations and active motions and to indicate some future directions. ...

Abstract: Previous models of the erythrocyte membrane have been based on the assumption that the resting curvature of the membrane is either flat or has a small curvature relative to the overall cell ...

Abstract: A one-dimensional steady state continuum mechanics model of retraction of pseudopod in leukocytes is developed. The retracting pseudopod is assumed to move bodily toward the main cell body, the ...