We hypothesize that both compression and elongation stress–strain data should be
considered for modeling and simulation of soft tissue indentation. Uniaxial stress–strain data …

In this paper, the contact behavior of silicone rubbers under spherical and conical indenters
is investigated by simulation and experiment. The accuracy and applicability of seven …

Mechanical characterization of hydrogels and ultra-soft tissues is a challenging task both
from an experimental and material parameter estimation perspective because they are much …

Biological cell studies have many applications in biology, cell manipulation and diagnosis of
diseases such as cancer and malaria. In this study, inverse finite element method (IFEM) …

There are many engineering parts and natural soft members, which consist of several
phases with different mechanical properties. Identification of material parameters of multi …

Material characterization of soft biological tissues by mixed experimental/numerical (inverse)
techniques represents a powerful tool for the analysis of their complex mechanics. However …

In multiple medical applications, the geometry of tissues or organs is often generated from in
vivo imaging, making physically accurate patient-specific biomechanical models of utmost …

Measuring residual stresses is still a dilemma in many engineering applications. It is even
more crucial when the industrial requirements demand for a non-destructive technique in …

Anisotropy exists in many soft biological tissues. The most common anisotropy is transverse
isotropy, which is typical for fiber-reinforced structures, such as the brain white matter …

Thermo-mechanical properties of materials determine whether they will be useful or not.
Measurement techniques for bulk mechanical parameters (Young's modulus, loss modulus …