In flexion−extension motion, the interaction of several ligaments and bones characterizes the elbow joint stability.The aim of this preliminary study was to quantify the relative motion of the ulna with respect to the humerus in two human upper limbs specimens and to investigate the constraints role for maintaining the elbow joint stability i
This Bag Topper paper presents a method for the identification of control-related signal paths dedicated to a semi-active suspension with MR (magnetorheological) dampers, which are installed in place of standard shock absorbers.The main challenge comes from the fact that the semi-active suspension needs to be simultaneously subjected to road-induce
Observation and behavioral analysis of animals can be one of the factors taken into consideration when assessing the welfare of animals kept in artificially created breeding conditions.Disturbed welfare and prolonged exposure to stress can lead to the emergence of abnormal behaviors, including reproductive issues.The aim of this study was to examin
Sandwich armor structures with aluminum foam can be utilized to protect a military vehicle from harmful blast load such as a landmine explosion.In this Accessories paper, a system-level dynamic finite element model is developed to simulate the blast event and to evaluate the blast-resistant performance of the sandwich armor structure.It is found th
Cardiomyocyte (CM) maturation in mammals is accompanied by a sharp decline in their proliferative and regenerative potential shortly after birth.In this study, we explored the role of the mechanical properties of the underlying Pen Case matrix in the regulation of CM maturation.We show that rat and mouse neonatal CMs cultured on rigid surfaces exhi