Structural Basis of Dilatation of the Cervix

Aspden, Richard M.

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-09865-1_8

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“…Cellular structures [28] are porous structures that have gained significant attention from engineers and researchers because of their ability to distribute materials in ideal locations to enhance the mechanical performance [29] in various aspects, such as high strength-to-weight ratios, high heat transfer capacity, thermal insulation, and energy absorption. Cellular structures consist of an interconnected network of solid supports, plates, or small unit cells (periodic or random) and are common in nature, such as in the skeleton of living cells [30], sponge, bone [31], cork structure, coral [28], wood [32], butterfly wings [33], fungi mushrooms, and many other growing organisms [34]. Note that the cell topology, shape, and size greatly influence the mechanical properties of cellular structures [35].…”

Section: Cellular Structuresmentioning

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Design for Additive Manufacturing: A Systematic Review

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The last few decades have seen rapid growth in additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. AM has implemented a novel method of production in design, manufacture, and delivery to end-users. Accordingly, AM technologies have given great flexibility in design for building complex components, highly customized products, effective waste minimization, high material variety, and sustainable products. This review paper addresses the evolution of engineering design to take advantage of the opportunities provided by AM and its applications. It discusses issues related to the design of cellular and support structures, build orientation, part consolidation and assembly, materials, part complexity, and product sustainability.

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Section: Cellular Structuresmentioning

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“…Summaries of the basic ideas applied to connective tissues have been written by Jeronimidis & Vincent (1984) and Hukins & Aspden (1985). Applying these theories to specific tissues, it has been shown, for instance, that such an approach can give considerable insight into the dramatic changes in the mechanical properties of the uterine cervix at parturition (Aspden 1988(Aspden 1990). An analysis has also been made of fibre reorientation and applied to the highly extensible spinal ligaments (Aspden 1986).…”

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Fibre reinforcing by collagen in cartilage and soft connective tissues

Aspden

1994

Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B

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Mechanical support in animals is performed by connective tissues. The soft tissues consist of collagen fibres embedded in a highly hydrated proteoglycan gel. By considering them as fibrous composite materials, a unifying theme can be found to explain their mechanical behaviour in terms of their structure and composition. Interactions between fibres and matrix are essential to their functioning in this way. Calculations are made of the maximum stress transfer per D-period required to enable collagen fibres of a given axial ratio to provide effective reinforcing. Weak non-specific interactions are shown to be sufficient. A mechanical function is proposed for type X collagen in the epiphyseal growth plate on the basis that it modifies and supplements the properties of the type II fibrils. This provides extra reinforcing and, hence, a greater stiffness to the cartilage to compensate for the reduced amount of extracellular matrix.

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Structural Basis of Dilatation of the Cervix

Cited by 2 publications

References 34 publications

Design for Additive Manufacturing: A Systematic Review

Design for Additive Manufacturing: A Systematic Review

Fibre reinforcing by collagen in cartilage and soft connective tissues

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