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Modeling of the wave transmission properties of large arteries using nonlinear elastic tubes
We propose a new, simple way of constructing elastic tubes which can be used to model the nonlinear elastic properties of large arteries. The tube models are constructed from a silicon elastomer (Sylgard 184, Dow Corning), which exhibits a nonlinear behavior with increased stiffness at high strains. Tests conducted on different tube models showed that, with the proper choice of geometric parameters, the elastic properties, in terms of area-pressure relation and compliance, can be similar to that of real arteries.
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research article
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Publication date
1994
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Volume
27
Issue
11
Start page
1379
End page
1381
Peer reviewed
REVIEWED
Available on Infoscience
March 29, 2010
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