In quasi-static tests, flexible polyurethane foam undergoing large compressive loading and unloading deformation exhibits highly nonlinear and viscoelastic behavior. In particular, the response in the first cycle is significantly different from the response in subsequent cycles. In addition, the stresses in the loading paths are higher than those in unloading paths. It is assumed that this quas...

A chondrocyte and its surrounding pericellular matrix (PCM) are defined as a chondron. Single chondrocytes and chondrons isolated from bovine articular cartilage were compressed by micromanipulation between two parallel surfaces in order to investigate their biomechanical properties and to discover the mechanical significance of the PCM. The force imposed on the cells was measured directly duri...

Abstract A new model for viscoelastic phase separation is proposed, based on a systematically derived conservative two-fluid model. Dissipative effects are included by phenomenological terms. By construction, the consistent with second law of thermodynamics. We study well-posedness in two space dimensions, i.e., existence weak solutions, weak-strong uniqueness principle, and stability respect t...

This paper describes the development of an efficient finite element model for dynamic analysis of laminated beams treated by a constrained viscoelastic layer. The finite element model is designed so as to represent the viscoelastic core shear accurately. An offset-beam element which takes shear deformation into account and is specially suited for modeling such laminated beams is developed. The ...

The mechanical testing of thin layers of soft materials is an important but difficult task. Spherical indentation provides a convenient method to ascertain material properties whilst minimising damage to the material by allowing testing to take place in situ. However, measurement of the viscoelastic properties of these soft materials is hindered by the absence of a convenient yet accurate model...

Cells can adapt their mechanical properties through cytoskeleton remodelling in response to external stimuli when the cells adhere to the extracellular matrix (ECM). Many studies have investigated the effects of cell and ECM elasticity on cell adhesion. However, experiments determined that cells are viscoelastic and exhibiting stress relaxation, and the mechanism behind the effect of cellular v...