Numerous studies have focused on identifying the chemical and biological factors that govern the differentiation of stem cells; however, recent research has shown that mechanical cues may play an equally important role. Mechanical forces such as shear stresses and tensile loads, as well as the rigidity and topography of the extracellular matrix were shown to induce significant changes in the mo...

To determine the degree to which the capillary blood vessels in vivo are supported by the elasticity of the surrounding tissue, a study was made of the elastic properties of the mesentery of the rabbit. A torsion test was made on a circular membrane of the avascular region of the mesentery, by applying a graded static torque and measuring the resulting deformation. The mesentery was found to ha...

A laser-based method has been developed for experimentally probing single red blood cell (RBC) buckling and determining RBC membrane rigidity. Our method combines a liquid flow cell, fluorescence microscopy, and an optical-trap to facilitate simple measurements of the shear modulus and buckling properties of single RBCs, under physiological conditions. The efficacy of the method is illustrated ...

ABSTRACT Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite systems can be used for shear strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) members. The present study investigated the shear performance and the modes of failure of simply supported RC T-beams externally strengthened in shear with FRP composites. Two different FRP-based strengthening systems were investigated, namely, externally bonded FRP sheets a...

The sol-gel transition is studied on a purely entropic two-dimensional model system consisting of hard spheres (disks) in which a fraction p of neighbors are tethered by inextensible bonds. We use a new method to measure directly the elastic properties of the system. We find that over a broad range of hard sphere diameters a the rigidity threshold is insensitive to a and indistinguishable from ...

This paper focuses on the load transfer improvement caused by nanofibers (NF) in carbon fiber reinforced composites. Load transfer is defined as the ability to transfer the mechanical loading between two adjacent fibers through the surrounding matrix. NF action is explored with a finite element model representing two carbon fibers separated by a layer of a NF reinforced matrix. It appears that ...

In this paper, the characterisation of elastic shear buckling behaviour simply supported plates diagonally stiffened excluding influence direct stresses is made. Two broad numerical parametric studies consisting linear analysis by finite element method are performed, covering entire practical range critical parameters like aspect ratio and stiffener’s mechanical properties. first study, attenti...

In the conventional static analysis of building frames, base is idealised on rigid supports and subdivided into three parts namely, superstructure, foundation ground soil, before design. real life situations, soil underneath undergoes deformations which may alter performance structure. this paper, it studied effect type response a frame system with both fixed flexible base. The Winkler model so...

Denim fabrics are products that provide durability and ease of use, used by young people or all ages who prefer comfortable wear in daily life. In this study, the objective hand values denim with three weft yarn types (100% cotton elastane, 85% 15% Modal Tencel elastane), two twill directions (3/1 Z S), four washing processes (bleach, enzyme, rinse, stone) were investigated. For purpose, compre...