Continuum Modeling in Mechanobiology. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Larry A. Taber.
• Authors: Taber, Larry A
• Contents: Introduction.- Vectors and tensors.- Coordinate transformation.- Tensor invariants.- Special tensors.- Vector and tensor calculus.- Nonlinear Elasticity.- Kinematics.- Stress.- Balance principles.- Constitutive equations.- Boundary value problems.- Active Force Generation.- Muscle contraction.- Concept of changing zero-stress state.- Cardiac mechanics: time-varying elastance.- Stress fibers.- Cell division.- Growth.- Growth theory.- Growth of arteries.- Growth of the heart.- Growth of tumors.- Growth of plants.- Remodeling.- Remodeling theory.- Remodeling of arteries.- Aneurysms.- Cytoskeletal remodeling.- Bone remodeling (Wolff's law).- Morphogenesis.- Fundamental developmental processes.- Modeling morphogenesis.- Pattern formation.- Gastrulation.- Head fold formation.- Neurulation.- Brain development.- Primary vesicle formation.- Cortical folding.- Eye development.- Heart development.- Cardiac looping.- Gut development.- Wound healing.- Plant morphogenesis.- Mechanical feedback in development.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Copyright Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource (535 pages)
• Subjects: Engineering; Biomedical engineering; Mechanical engineering; Regenerative medicine; Tissue engineering; Technology & Engineering -- Mechanical; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Molecular Biology; Mechanical engineering; Cellular biology (cytology); Technology & Engineering -- Biomedical; Biomedical engineering
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030432096
• Related ISBNs: 9783030432072
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