Soft biological tissues often undergo large (nearly) elastic deformations that can be modeled using the nonlinear theory of elasticity. Because of the varied approaches to nonlinear elasticity in the literature, some aspects of the subject may be difficult to appreciate.
This volume clarifies and unifies those treatments, illustrating the advantages and disadvantages of each through various examples in biomechanics. Applications include muscle, arteries, the heart, and embryonic tissues.
The revised edition includes new end-of-chapter problems, including answers and detailed solutions to most. The useful reference can be a good textbook for self-study, as well as senior- and graduate-level courses in biomechanics and nonlinear elasticity.
Contents:
Preface to the Revised Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Introduction
Vectors, Dyadics, and Tensors
Analysis of Deformation
Analysis of Stress
Constitutive Relations
Biomechanics Applications
Appendix A: Linear Theory of Elasticity
Appendix B: Special Coordinate Systems
Problem Solutions
Bibliography
Index
Readership: Researchers, professionals, academics, and graduate students in biomedical engineering, engineering mechanics and mechanical engineering.