Journal of Biomechanical Engineering: Recent submissions
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Integrating Imaging and Invasive Pressure Data into a Multiscale Whole-Heart Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death. Clinical data used to decide treatment are hard to integrate and interpret, making optimal treatment selection difficult. Personalized models can be used ... -
Recent Advances in the Virtual Fields Method for Evaluating and Identifying Tissue Biomechanical Properties and Constitutive Parameters
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The derivation of material parameters for soft tissues has recently been transformed by advances in full-field measurement techniques providing high-resolution, volume-wide displacement data in soft tissues, ... -
Mechanical Evaluation for Dry Electrode Tip Geometry in Scalp Electroencephalography Measurements
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In electroencephalography (EEG) with dry electrodes, a tradeoff between signal stability and user comfort is a critical barrier to long-term, wearable applications. While various approaches exist, the mechanical ... -
Flexure-Based Locking Plates Can Modulate Interfragmentary Motion in Distal Femur and Diaphyseal Fractures: A Parametric Finite Element Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Axial interfragmentary motion is known to stimulate fracture healing. A mechanically compliant fracture fixation plate incorporating flexures is proposed to provide controlled axial micromotion to long bone ... -
Modeling of Radio Frequency Ablation and Electrosurgery: Capturing Tissue Carbonization and Stalling Phenomena
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Radio frequency ablation (RFA) and electrosurgery are widely used in clinical practice. This study presents a comprehensive modeling framework for radio frequency (RF) thermal therapies, incorporating both heat ... -
Comparative Analysis of Open-Source Finite Element Method Solvers for Computational Fluid Dynamics Performance in a Carotid Artery Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is commonly used to investigate hemodynamics in the cardiovascular system, particularly in regions prone to cardiovascular disease, such as the carotid artery bifurcation. Despite ... -
Influence of Coronary Plaque Morphology on Local Mechanical States and Associated In-Stent Restenosis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In-stent restenosis (ISR) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a multifactorial process. Specific morphological lesion characteristics were observed to contribute to the occurrence of ISR. Local ... -
Mesoscopic Insights Into Low-Density Lipoprotein Transport: A Dissipative Particle Dynamics Study
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study employs dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) to investigate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) transport across the endothelium under varying conditions of endothelial leakiness size, LDL concentration, and ... -
Integrating Multiscale FE2M Simulations and Experiments to Predict Microcrack Damage in Cartilage
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Articular cartilage, despite its resilience, is vulnerable to low-energy impacts that initiate microcracks within its collagen network, potentially leading to osteoarthritis (OA). This study integrates experimental ... -
A Dissipative Particle Dynamics Investigation into Thrombosis Resistance of Charged Stent Designs
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In-stent thrombosis remains a major challenge in cardiovascular interventions, leading to serious complications and reduced device efficacy. In this study, we propose a novel vascular stent design featuring a ... -
Personalized Muscle Strength Improves Accuracy of Military Load Carriage Simulations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Military overuse injuries are often associated with load carriage, and poor physical fitness is a risk factor. However, muscle strength is modifiable, which is important for injury prevention. Active-duty military ... -
Intrinsic Viscoelasticity of Type II Collagen Contributes to the Viscoelastic Response of Immature Bovine Articular Cartilage Under Unconfined Compression Stress Relaxation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Cartilage damage under loading is significantly affected by viscoelasticity. This study validates a finite deformation, nonlinear viscoelastic constitutive model for the collagen matrix of immature bovine articular ... -
Development and Evaluation of Upper Extremity Movement Quality Outcome Measures for Individuals With Functional Movement Disorder
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Functional movement disorder (FMD) is a disorder that commonly affects an individual's movement quality; symptoms can range from small tremors to large jerks in the upper extremities. Treatment for FMD is possible, ... -
A Polyurethane Foam Bone Analogue Material Model for Computational Simulations: Calibration, Validation, and the Impact of Crushable Foam Yield Stress Ratio
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Rigid polyurethane (PU) bone foam is widely used in biomechanical experiments and simulations, making accurate characterization of its material properties crucial for developing reliable models. However, there ... -
An Anisotropic Reactive Viscoelastic Model of the Rhesus Macaque Cervix for Studying Cervical Remodeling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The uterine cervix is a soft biological tissue with critical biomechanical functions in pregnancy. It is a mechanical barrier that supports the growing fetus. As pregnancy progresses, the cervix becomes more ... -
An In Situ Examination of Running Specific Prostheses Stiffness Properties
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Since the development of running specific prostheses (RSPs) in the 1980s, individuals with lower limb loss have been able to engage in more modes of physical activity including running competitively and recreationally. ... -
Haptic Feedback Increases Plantarflexion and Propulsion
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Increasing forward propulsion is a common goal of gait rehabilitation after stroke, but not all individuals demonstrate improved function after rehabilitation. Haptic, or vibrotactile, feedback has been used to ... -
Sensitivity Analysis of a Morphological Finite Element L4–L5 Functional Spine Unit for Biomechanical Responses
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Morphological models offer significant improvements over static vertebral models by providing predictive capabilities for personalized medicine and injury prevention. These models are invaluable for evaluating ... -
A Comparison of Optimized and Stride-Wise Adaptive Control on the Biomechanical Effects of Personalized Ankle Exoskeleton Assistance During High-Speed Walking
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study systematically compares two personalized control strategies for ankle exoskeletons: human-in-the-loop (HIL) optimized torque profiles and stride-wise adaptive torque control. Through biomechanical ... -
Numerical Investigation of Impulse Noise Propagation Into the Human Head
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Recent data from heavy weapon training environments suggest that protecting the Warfighter from impulse noise exceeding 140 dB may require mitigating alternative paths of noise propagation into the head, rather ...