Abstract

In this study, an attempt was made to directly measure a complete set of Poisson's ratios and tensile moduli required for a description of the anulus fibrosus (AF) as an orthotropic material. Using a new method for surface strain measurement, it was demonstrated that the surface strain is nearly uniform under uniaxial tension for all orientations and all strain magnitudes. While the determined material coefficients form a complete set, the measured values did not correspond with the predicted relations between material coefficients for an orthotropic linear material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED
PublisherASME
Pages75-76
Number of pages2
Volume42
ISBN (Print)0791816117
StatePublished - 1999
Event1999 Bioengineering Conference - Big Sky, MT, USA
Duration: Jun 16 1999Jun 20 1999

Conference

Conference1999 Bioengineering Conference
CityBig Sky, MT, USA
Period06/16/9906/20/99

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