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Developing a Biomechanical Testing Setup of the Pelvis—Part I: Computational Design of Experiments

Ahmed Soliman, Pierre-Louis Ricci, Slawomir Kedziora, Jens Kelm, Torsten Gerich, Stefan Maas
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J Biomech Eng. October 2023, 145(10): 101001.
Paper No: BIO-22-1347
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062538
Published Online: June 14, 2023
View Article titled, Developing a Biomechanical Testing Setup of the Pelvis—Part I: Computational Design of Experiments
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Topics: Biomechanics, Boundary-value problems, Cycles, Experimental design, Finite element model, Muscle, Stress, Testing, Stress concentration, Bone
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Finite Element Model of a Piezo-Electric Actuator Coupled to the Middle Ear

D. Burovikhin, E. Dalhoff, A. Wagner, F. Schneider, M. Lauxmann
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J Biomech Eng. February 2023, 145(2): 021004.
Paper No: BIO-22-1110
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055237
Published Online: October 6, 2022
View Article titled, Finite Element Model of a Piezo-Electric Actuator Coupled to the Middle Ear
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Topics: Actuators, Ear, Piezoelectric actuators, Finite element model, Membranes, Bone
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Development and Multisite Assessment of a Novel Shoulder Motion Joint Simulator

Aniruddh N. Nayak, Stefan M. Gabriel, David B. Spenciner, Courtney E. Mason, Marc C. Jacofsky
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J Biomech Eng. July 2022, 144(7): 071006.
Paper No: BIO-21-1131
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053362
Published Online: February 18, 2022
View Article titled, Development and Multisite Assessment of a Novel Shoulder Motion Joint Simulator
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Topics: Muscle, Biomechanics, Actuators
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A Novel and Inexpensive Technique for High-Tension Tendon Clamping With Expandable Mesh Sleeving for In Vitro Foot Biomechanics Testing

Joshua L. Golubovsky, Callan M. Gillespie, Tara F. Nagle, Jeremy G. Loss, Robb W. Colbrunn
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. July 2022, 144(7): 074501.
Paper No: BIO-21-1240
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053206
Published Online: February 15, 2022
View Article titled, A Novel and Inexpensive Technique for High-Tension Tendon Clamping With Expandable Mesh Sleeving for In Vitro Foot Biomechanics Testing
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Topics: Stress, Tendons, Testing, Biomechanics, Actuators, Tension
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Magnetic Resonance Compatible Knee Extension Ergometer

Youssef Jaber, Ericber Jimenez Francisco, Miles F. Bartlett, Liam F. Fitzgerald, Jane A. Kent, Frank C. Sup, IV
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J Biomech Eng. September 2020, 142(9): 095001.
Paper No: BIO-19-1352
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046585
Published Online: May 14, 2020
View Article titled, Magnetic Resonance Compatible Knee Extension Ergometer
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Topics: Actuators, Control equipment, Design, Dynamometers, Knee, Stress, Torque, Muscle, Cables, Errors
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A Robotic Glenohumeral Simulator for Investigating Prosthetic Implant Subluxation

Matteo Mancuso, Arash Arami, Fabio Becce, Alain Farron, Alexandre Terrier, Kamiar Aminian
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J Biomech Eng. January 2020, 142(1): 015001.
Paper No: BIO-18-1402
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044388
Published Online: October 1, 2019
View Article titled, A Robotic Glenohumeral Simulator for Investigating Prosthetic Implant Subluxation
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Topics: Actuators, Artificial limbs, Design, Dislocations, Errors, Prostheses, Robotics, Robots, Simulation, Stability
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A Reconfigurable Multiplanar In Vitro Simulator for Real-Time Absolute Motion With External and Musculotendon Forces

Joshua T. Green, Rena F. Hale, Jerome Hausselle, Roger V. Gonzalez
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J Biomech Eng. December 2017, 139(12): 121001.
Paper No: BIO-16-1403
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037853
Published Online: September 28, 2017
View Article titled, A Reconfigurable Multiplanar In Vitro Simulator for Real-Time Absolute Motion With External and Musculotendon Forces
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Topics: Actuators, Control equipment, Knee, Sensors, Simulation, Stress, Testing, Physiology, Rotation, Design
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Design of a Pulsatile Flow Facility to Evaluate Thrombogenic Potential of Implantable Cardiac Devices

Sivakkumar Arjunon, Pablo Hidalgo Ardana, Neelakantan Saikrishnan, Shalv Madhani, Brent Foster, Ari Glezer, Ajit P. Yoganathan
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J Biomech Eng. April 2015, 137(4): 045001.
Paper No: BIO-14-1203
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029579
Published Online: April 1, 2015
View Article titled, Design of a Pulsatile Flow Facility to Evaluate Thrombogenic Potential of Implantable Cardiac Devices
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Topics: Blood, Cardiac cycle, Cardiovascular devices, Damage, Design, Flow (Dynamics), Pressure, Valves, Actuators, Platelets
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Simulation of Aperiodic Bipedal Sprinting

Huseyin Celik, Stephen J. Piazza
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research-Article
J Biomech Eng. August 2013, 135(8): 081008.
Paper No: BIO-12-1567
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024577
Published Online: June 12, 2013
View Article titled, Simulation of Aperiodic Bipedal Sprinting
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Topics: Optimal control, Optimization, Simulation, Nonlinear programming, Actuators
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Modeling and Optimal Control of an Energy-Storing Prosthetic Knee

Antonie J. van den Bogert, Sergey Samorezov, Brian L. Davis, William A. Smith
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J Biomech Eng. May 2012, 134(5): 051007.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006680
Published Online: June 5, 2012
View Article titled, Modeling and Optimal Control of an Energy-Storing Prosthetic Knee
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Dampers, Knee, Optimal control, Secondary cells, Stiffness, Valves, Modeling, Cycles, Actuators
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Design and Validation of a General Purpose Robotic Testing System for Musculoskeletal Applications

Lawrence D. Noble, Jr., Robb W. Colbrunn, Dong-Gil Lee, Antonie J. van den Bogert, Brian L. Davis
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Design Innovations
J Biomech Eng. February 2010, 132(2): 025001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000851
Published Online: January 28, 2010
View Article titled, Design and Validation of a General Purpose Robotic Testing System for Musculoskeletal Applications
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Topics: Actuators, Knee, Musculoskeletal system, Optimization, Stress, Tendons, Design, Synchronization, Muscle, Errors
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A Mechatronic Device for the Rehabilitation of Ankle Motor Function

Giuseppe Bucca, Alberto Bezzolato, Stefano Bruni, Franco Molteni
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Design Innovations
J Biomech Eng. December 2009, 131(12): 125001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000083
Published Online: October 29, 2009
View Article titled, A Mechatronic Device for the Rehabilitation of Ankle Motor Function
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Topics: Design, Engines, Motors, Rotation, Hardware, Computer simulation, Biomechanics, Mechatronic devices, Diseases, Actuators
Journal Articles

Effect of Upper and Lower Extremity Control Strategies on Predicted Injury Risk During Simulated Forward Falls: A Study in Healthy Young Adults

JiaHsuan Lo, James A. Ashton-Miller
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J Biomech Eng. August 2008, 130(4): 041015.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2947275
Published Online: June 20, 2008
View Article titled, Effect of Upper and Lower Extremity Control Strategies on Predicted Injury Risk During Simulated Forward Falls: A Study in Healthy Young Adults
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Topics: Kinetic energy, Knee, Risk, Torque, Wounds, Actuators, Muscle, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Dynamics (Mechanics)
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An Efficient Robotic Tendon for Gait Assistance

Kevin W. Hollander, Robert Ilg, Thomas G. Sugar, Donald Herring
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. October 2006, 128(5): 788–791.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2264391
Published Online: March 22, 2006
View Article titled, An Efficient Robotic Tendon for Gait Assistance
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Topics: Motors, Robotics, Springs, Tendons, Actuators, Stiffness, Orthotics
Journal Articles

Tissue Characterization for Improved External Penile Occlusive Device Design

Gerald W. Timm, David R. Wulfman, Seoggwan Kim, Robert E. Hampton, Samuel Will, John DiCosimo, Arthur G. Erdman
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Papers
J Biomech Eng. November 2005, 127(6): 956–963.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2049335
Published Online: July 15, 2005
View Article titled, Tissue Characterization for Improved External Penile Occlusive Device Design
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Topics: Biological tissues, Design, Actuators, Displacement, Pistons
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Design of a Robotic Gait Trainer using Spring Over Muscle Actuators for Ankle Stroke Rehabilitation

Kartik Bharadwaj, Thomas G. Sugar, James B. Koeneman, Edward J. Koeneman
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J Biomech Eng. November 2005, 127(6): 1009–1013.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2049333
Published Online: July 13, 2005
View Article titled, Design of a Robotic Gait Trainer using Spring Over Muscle Actuators for Ankle Stroke Rehabilitation
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Kinematics, Muscle, Robotics, Springs
Journal Articles

Evaluation of Performance Criteria for Simulation of Submaximal Steady-State Cycling Using a Forward Dynamic Model

R. R. Neptune, M. L. Hull
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Papers
J Biomech Eng. June 1998, 120(3): 334–341.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2797999
Published Online: June 1, 1998
View Article titled, Evaluation of Performance Criteria for Simulation of Submaximal Steady-State Cycling Using a Forward Dynamic Model
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Topics: Dynamic models, Simulation, Steady state, Muscle, Kinematics, Electromyography, Optimization, Excitation, Actuators, Bicycles
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The Influence of Strain Rate on the Passive and Stimulated Engineering Stress–Large Strain Behavior of the Rabbit Tibialis Anterior Muscle

B. S. Myers, C. T. Woolley, T. L. Slotter, W. E. Garrett, T. M. Best
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Research Papers
J Biomech Eng. February 1998, 120(1): 126–132.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2834292
Published Online: February 1, 1998
View Article titled, The Influence of Strain Rate on the Passive and Stimulated Engineering Stress–Large Strain Behavior of the Rabbit Tibialis Anterior Muscle
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Topics: Muscle, Stress, Elongation, Actuators, Deformation, Geometry, Mechanical properties, Soft tissues, Ultrasound
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Development and Evaluation of a Musculoskeletal Model of the Elbow Joint Complex

R. V. Gonzalez, E. L. Hutchins, R. E. Barr, L. D. Abraham
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Papers
J Biomech Eng. February 1996, 118(1): 32–40.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2795943
Published Online: February 1, 1996
View Article titled, Development and Evaluation of a Musculoskeletal Model of the Elbow Joint Complex
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Topics: Musculoskeletal system, Muscle, Actuators, Torque, Anatomy, Excitation, Geometry, Human elbow, Kinematics, Optimal control
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Physical Response of Collagen Gels to Tensile Strain

Baris O¨zerdem, Aydin To¨zeren
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Article Type: Technical Papers
J Biomech Eng. November 1995, 117(4): 397–401.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2794198
Published Online: November 1, 1995
View Article titled, Physical Response of Collagen Gels to Tensile Strain
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Topics: Actuators, Density, Endothelial cells, Fibroblasts, Rheology, Servomechanisms, Steady state, Stiffness, Structural elements (Construction), Tension