Full Description
This book examines key theoretical tools that are currently used to develop mathematical models as an aid in understanding the biological response of cells and tissues to mechanical stimuli. Problems in growth and remodeling, tissue and organ development, and functional adaptation are all covered. Chapters on tensor analysis and nonlinear elasticity provide the necessary background for understanding the engineering theories that are currently used to solve challenges in mechanobiology. This is an ideal book for biomechanical engineers who work on problems in mechanobiology and tissue engineering.
Contents
From the 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.
