@inproceedings{68daddc110f741158f8880dfcc55da52,
title = "Microstructural model of articular cartilage",
abstract = "A model of articular cartilage is developed in which the continuum stiffness tensor is related to the tissue's microstructure. The model consists of bi-linear elastic fibers embedded in an elastic matrix. Homogenization techniques are used to relate this level of organization to the macroscopic response of the tissue. The model includes the effects of density and spatial orientation of fibers, prestress in the fibers and matrix due to matrix swelling, slipping at the interface between the fibers and the matrix, fiber buckling in compression, and deformation induced fiber reorientation. The model predicts increased axial stiffness with increasing stretch due to fiber reorientation, reduced axial and shear stiffness with slipping between fiber and matrix and a sensitivity of the tissue response to the swelling pressure in the matrix.",
author = "Schwartz, {Michael H} and Leo, {Perry H} and Lewis, {Jack L}",
year = "1992",
month = dec,
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0791811166",
series = "American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED",
publisher = "Publ by ASME",
pages = "481--484",
booktitle = "1992 Advances in Bioengineering",
note = "Winter Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ; Conference date: 08-11-1992 Through 13-11-1992",
}