Abstract
The generalized triphasic theory has been developed for describing mechanoelectrical behaviors of charged-hydrated-soft tissues containing multi-electrolytes. In the present work, this theory is used to study the problem Na+-Ca++ exchange in cartilage. In particular, the effects of Na+-Ca++ exchange on the one-dimensional swelling behavior of the tissues is investigated by determining the transport of Na+ and Ca++ across the throughout the layer of tissue, and by calculating the stresses, strains and fluid velocities within the tissue induced by the Na+-Ca++ exchange. The stresses strains and fluid velocities within the tissue were calculated using a finite-difference method. Calculation results showed that the strain distribution within the specimen was non-monotonic and nonlinearly dependent on the local concentrations of Na+ and Ca++ present.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED |
| Place of Publication | New York, NY, United States |
| Publisher | ASME |
| Pages | 29-30 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 29 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1995 Bioengineering Conference - Beever Creek, CO, USA Duration: Jun 28 1995 → Jul 2 1995 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the 1995 Bioengineering Conference |
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| City | Beever Creek, CO, USA |
| Period | 6/28/95 → 7/2/95 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)