A MODEL FOR ESTIMATING CORNEAL STIFFNESS USING AN INDENTER

被引:14
作者
CARNELL, PH
VITO, RP
机构
[1] School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
来源
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICAL ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME | 1992年 / 114卷 / 04期
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D O I
10.1115/1.2894111
中图分类号
Q6 [生物物理学];
学科分类号
071011 ;
摘要
A finite element model that simulates indentation of the cornea was generated to examine the feasibility of using indentation data to determine mechanical properties. A layered model which included geometric nonlinearities was necessary to characterize the indentation process. Results indicate that a secant modulus could be determined by measuring indenter force and contact area.
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页码:549 / 552
页数:4
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