Biomimetic composite structure to simulate tendon performance
The objective of this study is to design a composite that mimics the mechanical performance of a tendon. The biomimetic composite structure was composed of an elastomeric matrix reinforced with continuous polymer fibers. The matrix material was a thermoplastic polyurethane, Estane 5714 F5P. A polyam...
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Virginia Tech
2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10919/42561 http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-05092009-040622/ |