Peng, Zhongxiao, Wang, Meiling, and Yin, Ling (2012) Investigation of nano-mechanical properties of cartilages of sheep knee joints. In: Proceedings of the 7th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics. pp. 315-321. From: 7th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, 9-12 December 2012, University of Adelaide, SA.

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Abstract

Articular cartilage is a special load-bearing material which protects joint surfaces with a remarkably low friction coefficient. Its mechanical properties have attracted interests both at research and clinical application level. This paper presents a study of nano-mechanical properties of cartilages. To better understand degradation processes of articular cartilage, an animal model was established to generate cartilage samples in different wear conditions. Using this controlled wear testing method cartilage samples in osteoarthritis (OA) grades 0-3 were obtained. The samples were nano-indented so their hardness and Young's modulus were studied to gain a better understanding of the nanomechanical properties of this complex, inhomogeneous material.

Item ID:	26263
Item Type:	Conference Item (Research - E1)
ISBN:	978-1-922107-61-9
Keywords:	articular cartilage; bio-mechanical properties; nano-indentation; osteoarthritis
Funders:	Australian Research Council (ARC)
Date Deposited:	16 Apr 2013 06:14
FoR Codes:	09 ENGINEERING > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091399 Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	87 CONSTRUCTION > 8799 Other Construction > 879999 Construction not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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