TC4负泊松比复合结构的人工骨力学性能调控研究

目的 基于不同变形机制的负泊松比结构优化设计新型复合多孔结构样件,增加力学性能的调控维度,以满足人体骨低弹性模量的匹配要求。方法 用内凹多边形替代手性结构的圆环,以获得新型的复合胞元结构。利用选区激光熔化成形技术制备负泊松比多孔人工骨样件,通过压缩实验揭示胞元结构类型、结构参数、孔隙率对屈服强度、弹性模量的影响规律,评测不同结构样件与人体骨间的力学性能匹配程度。结果 当孔隙率为65%～85%时,复合结构样件的成形质量、力学性能基本介于手性结构的和内凹结构的之间,且与孔隙率密切相关。手性结构、内凹结构和复合结构的弹性模量分别为2.39～4.64、1.12～3.77、1.01～3.47 GPa,屈服强度分别为65.19～223.06、45.25～195.81、26.54～143.58MPa。复合结构的弹性模量随环径和内凹角度的增大而减小。当孔隙率为75%时,环径由2.4 mm变至2.0 mm,弹性模量由2.651 GPa降低至2.082 GPa。当内凹角度由85°变至65°时,弹性模量则由3.566GPa降低至1.982GPa。结论 复合胞元结构可以融合材料特性,增加调控维度,进而匹配人工...     

Compression modeling of plain weave textile fabric using finite elements

Textile composite are used extensively in aerospace as they offer a 3D reinforcement in a single layer providing better mechanical properties in both in‐plane and transverse directions. This paper reports on the mechanical behavior of a plain weave textile fabric under the compressive loading. Unit cell geometry of the plain weave fabric structure is identified and its model is created using TexGen geometric modeling scheme developed by the University of Nottingham (U.K.). Later on its mechanical behavior is predicted using finite element modeling (FEM) based simulation software ABAQUS^® incorporating a transversely isotropic material law. Strain energy of the developed model has been compared with that of the published results and shows very good agreement. The analysis indicated that transverse‐longitudinal shear (TLS) modulus plays an important role in characterizing the behavior of the woven fabric under compression, while the friction between the yarns and longitudinal stiffness has less significant influence on compaction behavior. In order to ascertain the effectiveness of the developed model, exhaustive parametric studies have also been conducted to investigate the effect of transverse‐longitudinal shear modulus on some of the important parameters such as artificial strain energy, external work, frictional dissipation, internal energy, kinetic energy, strain energy and total energy of the model. The developed model has the capacity to predict and simulate the behavior of variety of fabric architectures based on their constituent yarn properties under various regimes of service loads.     

Direct observation of nanomechanical properties of chromatin in living cells

Precise manipulation of nanometer-sized magnetic particles using magnetic tweezers has yielded insights into the rheology of the cell cytoplasm. We present first results using this approach to study the nanomechanics of the cell nucleus. Using a custom-designed micro-magnetic-tweezers instrument, we can achieve sufficiently high magnetic forces enabling the application and measurement of controlled distortion of the internal nuclear structure on the nanometer scale. We precisely measure the elasticity and viscosity inside the nucleus of living HeLa cells. The high value of the Young's modulus (Y = 2.5 x 10(2) Pa) measured relative to the cytoplasm is explained by a large-scale model for in vivo chromatin structure using a polymer network model.     

Mechanical,thermal and tribological properties of electro- and chemodeposited composite coatings

By means of chemical (autocatalytic) and electrolytic codeposition of nickel and silicon carbide particles it is possible to produce coatings with enhanced wear and corrosion resistance on metallic and plastic substrates.In the first part of the paper the basic plating technique in relation to the type, form, grain size and activation of the SiC particles will be described.The mechanical properties of the coatings depend on the amount of incorporated particles in the nickel matrix. By activation of the SiC powder the content of particles in the coating can be increased significantly. Mechanical properties such as hardness, strength and elastic modulus improve with increasing content of particles. It will be further shown that the negative influence of a pure nickel coating on fatigue is reduced with a coating of NiSiC. This result can be explained by the behaviour of the internal stresses in the coating as a function of the SiC content. The tribological properties of the coatings were tested by an abrasive wear mechanism under lubricated conditions combined with corrosion. The corrosive wear tests were performed under potentiostatically controlled conditions.The high temperature application of these coatings is limited by the thermal decomposition of the SiC particles in the nickel matrix at about 500 °C. The coatings were examined by various techniques such as differential thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction and secondary ion mass spectrometry. The influence of different temperatures on the mechanical and tribological properties of the coatings will be described.     

Long term water uptake of a low density polyvinyl chloride foam and its effect on the foam microstructure and mechanical properties

The water uptake, evolution of the cell morphology and basic mechanical properties of a 48 kg/m³ commercial polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foam immersed in distilled water and seawater for up to 12 months is investigated. The samples of PVC foam immersed in distilled water showed a faster water absorption rate and water uptake than the samples immersed in seawater. For both conditions, the tensile and compressive properties of the foam evidence a plasticization effect with a small reduction in the elastic modulus (∼10%) and an increase in the ultimate tensile strain (∼19%) for 12 months of immersion. The detailed micrographic analysis conducted provides conspicuous evidence that for both conditions the cells at the surface of the foam are severely damaged after a few days of immersion, but such cell damage is superficial and does not cause severe irreversible damage to the internal cellular microstructure of the foam.     

Inertial Microfluidic Cell Stretcher (iMCS): Fully Automated,High‐Throughput,and Near Real‐Time Cell Mechanotyping

Mechanical biomarkers associated with cytoskeletal structures have been reported as powerful label‐free cell state identifiers. In order to measure cell mechanical properties, traditional biophysical (e.g., atomic force microscopy, micropipette aspiration, optical stretchers) and microfluidic approaches were mainly employed; however, they critically suffer from low‐throughput, low‐sensitivity, and/or time‐consuming and labor‐intensive processes, not allowing techniques to be practically used for cell biology research applications. Here, a novel inertial microfluidic cell stretcher (iMCS) capable of characterizing large populations of single‐cell deformability near real‐time is presented. The platform inertially controls cell positions in microchannels and deforms cells upon collision at a T‐junction with large strain. The cell elongation motions are recorded, and thousands of cell deformability information is visualized near real‐time similar to traditional flow cytometry. With a full automation, the entire cell mechanotyping process runs without any human intervention, realizing a user friendly and robust operation. Through iMCS, distinct cell stiffness changes in breast cancer progression and epithelial mesenchymal transition are reported, and the use of the platform for rapid cancer drug discovery is shown as well. The platform returns large populations of single‐cell quantitative mechanical properties (e.g., shear modulus) on‐the‐fly with high statistical significances, enabling actual usages in clinical and biophysical studies.     

聚合物注塑成型内应力数值计算的非线性模型

为了提高注塑内应力计算的可靠性,利用粘弹性力学理论建立了新的注塑制品内应力计算的四元件串联力学模型,并推导了其瞬态粘弹性响应的非线性本构方程.通过求解流动及保压控制方程,得到内应力计算所需的温度场和压力场,利用回归分析得到了聚合物弹性模量和粘壶系数的计算公式.用新模型对PS平板注塑制件脱模前的内应力进行了模拟计算.计算结果与固体高聚物的结构和力学性能的相关研究结论相一致.     

蜂窝结构力学超材料弹性及抗冲击性能的研究进展

具有手性蜂窝结构的力学超材料是近年来发展起来的高性能工程材料,它具有轻质、高比刚度、负泊松比、结构参数可调以及力学性能稳定等优点。其不仅可以实现面内变形,面外承载的双重力学作用,还具有出色的隔振、吸声降噪以及控制弹性波的传播等工程应用潜质,在智能结构、车辆船舶、航空航天等领域具有巨大的发展潜力。本文从其弹性和抗冲击两个力学性能方面进行综述。首先介绍并评述了近年来蜂窝结构力学超材料的面内杨氏模量、负泊松比特性以及面外剪切模量等弹性性能的理论分析研究进展。在抗冲击性能方面,从力学模型建立和有限元分析的角度出发,对手性蜂窝结构力学超材料在冲击载荷作用下的整体变形及其抗冲击性能的研究现状分别进行了评述。最后指出针对蜂窝结构力学超材料弹性及冲击性能的研究,可进一步建立内部韧带变形及力的传递力学模型以及深入探索冲击过程吸能机理等,以期为该类力学超材料内部韧带和节点环结构的优化设计提供参考。     

Structural and mechanical properties of Al–Si alloys obtained by fast cooling of a levitated melt

Data on the structure and mechanical properties of cast Al–Si alloys in a wide compositional range from hypo-to high hyper-eutectic composition are scares. These properties depend on many factors during solidification of the alloys. In the present work, samples were obtained by rapid cooling of levitated melts of various compositions from 11.5 to 35 wt.% Si. The measurements revealed linear concentration dependences of density and Young's modulus. The average temperature coefficient of Young's modulus in the range from room temperature to 500 °C and the yield point for bending both had maxima at about 20 wt.% Si. The hysteresis of the temperature dependence of Young's modulus had a minimum at about 20 wt.% Si as well. Changing Young's modulus temperature coefficient and Young's modulus hysteresis as a function of the Si content are connected with the creation of the Guinier–Preston zones. Values of the yield point are explained by the plasticity of components of the eutectic structure, primary crystals and grain boundaries. The extrema of the concentration dependences of the mechanical properties occurred for the fine-grained structure arisen from coupled eutectic-like growth. Solidification at other conditions led to formation of primary crystals of solid solution or primary Si crystals.     

单晶体材料内应力研究进展

随着科学技术的发展,晶体的力学性质,如弹性、脆性、硬度和解理性等引起了人们的重视。晶体材料应力分布取决于很多复杂因素(加热、退火、提拉、切割、搬运以及生长过程中的各种力学因素)。从应力表征、硬度及断裂韧性的测试方法入手,回顾并总结了晶体材料力学参数的表征手段,阐述了晶体开裂的分布规律及原因。其中光测方法(主要包括光弹法、X射线衍射法等)因其对晶体材料无任何机械损伤、检验灵敏度高而应用广泛:光弹性是光学晶体材料的重要特性,利用光弹仪测定光程差,根据平面光弹性的应力-光学定律确定主应力差;X射线衍射方法测定样品中宏观应力具有无污染、测量精度高等特点。压痕实验和划痕实验是表征晶体硬度的主要手段,结合化学腐蚀和光学观测方法可以有效探讨晶体开裂的微观机理。     

结晶高聚物硬弹性材料的研究进展──Ⅰ．硬弹性材料的力学性能

硬弹性材料是近年发展起来的一种新型弹性体，它是一类结晶或非晶的高聚物在特定的条件下加工而成的材料。硬弹性材料的力学性能和形态结构明显不同于普通的弹性体，具有高弹性、高模量、突出的低温弹性和拉伸时能形成微孔等特性。本文主要介绍了这种材料的力学性能的各个方面，包括力学特征、拉伸特性，应力松弛和蠕变行为，力学损耗和滞后现象，溶剂浸润的影响以及断裂行为等。     

木质素磺酸铵对聚乳酸/木纤维可生物降解复合材料力学与热性能的影响

为探讨生物质资源改善复合材料的界面及综合性能的可行性,以木纤维(WF)为基体,聚乳酸(PLA)为增强体,添加氧化改性木质素磺酸铵(OMAL),采用高速混合-平板热压工艺制备环境友好型OMAL-PLA/WF复合材料。研究了OMAL对OMAL-PLA/WF复合材料力学和热性能的影响。结果表明:在WF与PLA质量比为7∶3的复合体系中,OMAL对提高OMAL-PLA/WF复合材料的静曲强度、弹性模量以及内结合强度具有促进作用。OMAL添加量为15wt%~20wt%时,OMAL-PLA/WF复合材料的力学性能最好;当OMAL添加量为20wt%时,与PLA/WF对照样相比,OMAL-PLA/WF复合材料的热分解起始温度降低45℃,热分解速率特征峰温度提前107℃,残渣量增加5.3%,玻璃化转变温度、冷结晶温度和熔融温度均向低温方向移动,储能模量和损耗角正切值增大,玻璃态阶段的热稳定温度范围提高约20℃。     

基于实际工作状态的多跨悬索桥中间塔静力试验模型设计

与传统两塔悬索桥相比,多塔连跨悬索桥中间塔的约束条件、工作环境及荷载作用等均有较大差别,其对全桥安全性和使用性有显著影响。基于泰州大桥的实际工作状态（中间塔的纵向最不利工况）,采用静力相似理论设计中间塔缩尺模型。通过对原桥中间塔和试验模型的数值仿真分析,从内力、位移及应变等方面比较分析原桥和试验模型的相似关系,结果表明,以几何尺寸和材料弹性模量为基本相似量所设计的试验模型,能满足中间塔主要静力性能的试验要求。     

Biaxial deformation behavior and mechanical properties of a polypropylene/clay nanocomposite

Polymer nanocomposites offer the potential of enhanced properties such as increased modulus and barrier properties to the end user. Much work has been carried out on the effects of extrusion conditions on melt processed nanocomposites but very little research has been conducted on the use of polymer nanocomposites in semi-solid forming processes such as thermoforming and injection blow molding. These processes are used to make much of today’s packaging, and any improvements in performance such as possible lightweighting due to increased modulus would bring significant benefits both economically and environmentally. The work described here looks at the biaxial deformation of polypropylene–clay nanocomposites under industrial forming conditions in order to determine if the presence of clay affects processability, structure and mechanical properties of the stretched material. Melt compounded polypropylene/clay composites in sheet form were biaxially stretched at a variety of processing conditions to examine the effect of high temperature, high strain and high strain rate processing on sheet structure and properties.     

Structure and mechanical properties of Octopus vulgaris suckers

In this study, we investigate the morphology and mechanical features of Octopus vulgaris suckers, which may serve as a model for the creation of a new generation of attachment devices. Octopus suckers attach to a wide range of substrates in wet conditions, including rough surfaces. This amazing feature is made possible by the sucker''s tissues, which are pliable to the substrate profile. Previous studies have described a peculiar internal structure that plays a fundamental role in the attachment and detachment processes of the sucker. In this work, we present a mechanical characterization of the tissues involved in the attachment process, which was performed using microindentation tests. We evaluated the elasticity modulus and viscoelastic parameters of the natural tissues (E ∼ 10 kPa) and measured the mechanical properties of some artificial materials that have previously been used in soft robotics. Such a comparison of biological prototypes and artificial material that mimics octopus-sucker tissue is crucial for the design of innovative artificial suction cups for use in wet environments. We conclude that the properties of the common elastomers that are generally used in soft robotics are quite dissimilar to the properties of biological suckers.     

交联不饱和聚酯的过剩热焓松弛与物理性能变化

本文研究了交联不饱和聚酯在低于T_g温度下退火处理,过剩热焓松弛过程及其物理和力学性能的变化.结果表明,随退火时间的增加,从T_g转变区吸热峰所确定的过剩热焓松弛量、T_g温度、实数杨氏模量和密度都提高,而虚数模量、内耗下降.从退火温度与过剩热焓松弛的速率确定了过剩热焓松弛过程的活化能为7千卡/充分子.讨论了这一松弛过程的分子机理.      

Effects of osteoblast-like cell seeding on the mechanical properties of porous composite scaffolds

In tissue engineering technology, polymer–ceramics or polymer–polymer composites have been considered as advanced scaffolds having mechanical stability, biocompatibility, cell proliferation, and easy processability. However, the relationship between the mechanical properties and the cell proliferation behavior of such composite scaffolds has not been clarified yet. In this study, two types of composite scaffolds, poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) fiber/collagen and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)/gelatin scaffolds, were investigated. MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured in these scaffolds under appropriate conditions. Compression tests were then periodically conducted to evaluate the compressive elastic modulus. It was found that the modulus of the scaffolds containing cells increased with the cell culture period. It is noted that the modulus of the β-TCP/gelatin with cells was approximately seven times larger than that of the PET fiber/collagen with cells.     

In vitro and in silico investigations of disc nucleus replacement

Currently, numerous hydrogels are under examination as potential nucleus replacements. The clinical success, however, depends on how well the mechanical function of the host structure is restored. This study aimed to evaluate the extent to and mechanisms by which surgery for nucleus replacements influence the mechanical behaviour of the disc. The effects of an annulus defect with and without nucleus replacement on disc height and nucleus pressure were measured using 24 ovine motion segments. The following cases were considered: intact; annulus incision repaired by suture and glue; annulus incision with removal and re-implantation of nucleus tissue repaired by suture and glue or plug. To identify the likely mechanisms observed in vitro, a finite-element model of a human disc (L4–L5) was employed. Both studies were subjected to physiological cycles of compression and recovery. A repaired annulus defect did not influence the disc behaviour in vitro, whereas additional nucleus removal and replacement substantially decreased disc stiffness and nucleus pressure. Model predictions demonstrated the substantial effects of reductions in replaced nucleus water content, bulk modulus and osmotic potential on disc height loss and pressure, similar to measurements. In these events, the compression load transfer in the disc markedly altered by substantially increasing the load on the annulus when compared with the nucleus. The success of hydrogels for nucleus replacements is not only dependent on the implant material itself but also on the restoration of the environment perturbed during surgery. The substantial effects on the disc response of disruptions owing to nucleus replacements can be simulated by reduced nucleus water content, elastic modulus and osmotic potential.