Me 633 Homework 3: Basic Biomechanics

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This assignment involves analyzing a Kelvin model system subjected to a step displacement, deriving equations related to the model's behavior, and solving specific exercises based on the Ethier and Simmons text. It requires understanding of viscoelastic models, force-displacement relationships, and applying mathematical derivations to specific problems within biomechanics.

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The assignment for this homework centers around the fundamental principles of biomechanical modeling, specifically focusing on the Kelvin model's behavior under constant displacement and the derivation of related force equations. It involves three main problems that test the understanding of viscoelastic properties, mathematical derivation skills, and application to experimental data.

Problem 1: When a Kelvin model experiences a step displacement \( x_0 \) for a long duration, the steady-state force exerted by each component becomes a key aspect to analyze. The model comprises two springs with stiffness \( k_1 \) and \( k_0 \), and a dashpot with damping coefficient \( \eta_0 \). In the long-term, the dashpot's force approaches zero because a constant velocity of deformation results in the dashpot exerting no resistance. The springs, however, sustain forces proportional to their displacements. The spring with stiffness \( k_1 \) directly supports the elongation, while the spring with stiffness \( k_0 \) is in series and contributes according to the total displacement but is influenced by the deformation distribution in the model. Specifically, at equilibrium, the dashpot's force is zero (since velocity approaches zero), and the forces in the springs balance out with the displacement held constant. Therefore, the steady-state force in the spring with stiffness \( k_1 \) is \( F_{k_1} = k_1 x_0 \), in the spring with stiffness \( k_0 \) is \( F_{k_0} = k_0 x_0 \), and the dashpot exerts zero force in steady state, \( F_{\eta_0} = 0 \). This reflects the purely elastic response of the springs after a long duration.

Problem 2: The derivation of equation 2.14 for the Kelvin model, as discussed in section 2.6.1 of Ethier and Simmons, involves systematically expressing the displacements and forces of each component and combining their relationships. The key steps include:

  • a. Total Displacement: Express the total displacement \( x(t) \) as the sum of components, typically \( x(t) = x_{spring} + x_{dashpot} \), where \( x_{spring} \) and \( x_{dashpot} \) are displacements across the spring and dashpot.
  • b. Force Equations: For each element, write the force in terms of the displacement and its derivatives: for the spring, \( F_{spring} = k x \); for the dashpot, \( F_{dashpot} = \eta \frac{dx}{dt} \).
  • c. Total Force Equation: Since the elements are in series, the force acting through each is the same, leading to a combined differential equation. Rearranging these expressions yields the differential equation form of the Kelvin model, precisely as in equation 2.14.

This derivation involves substituting the force expressions into the total displacement and force equations, applying calculus to relate displacements and derivatives, and simplifying to reach the standard form of the viscoelastic response function of the Kelvin model.

Problem 3: Using the exercises from Ethier and Simmons (section 2.10, exercises 2.8 and 2.9), the problems are adapted with modified parameters. Exercise 2.8 requires calculating responses with specific values: \( \eta_0 = 25 \text{ mg/ml} \), \( A_0 = 350 \mu m^2 \), and \( F = 650 \times 10^{-9} \text{ N} \). This involves applying the equations derived previously to compute forces and displacements under these new parameters, considering the viscoelastic properties and experimental setups. Exercise 2.9 introduces a variable \( \eta \) that depends on position and time, emphasizing the importance of non-constant damping coefficients and their influences on bead dynamics. The goal is to analyze the mechanical response considering variable \( \eta \), viscosity, bead diameter, and the proportionality constant \( \xi \), ensuring the model reproduces experimental behaviors with errors below 5%. This involves integrating position-dependent damping into force equations and solving the resulting differential equations numerically or analytically if possible.

The solutions to these problems deepen the understanding of viscoelastic modeling in biomechanics, emphasizing the importance of precise parameter selection, mathematical derivation skills, and the application of these models to experimental data to interpret tissue or cell mechanics accurately.

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