Engineering Research Equipment: Tensile Testing System for Small Scale Low Modulus Materials

这项工程研究设备赠款将部分资助 购买一个拉力测试系统，可用于小 样本，包括组织和合成替代品， 生物组织 目前可用的系统是 用于大样本。 该装置将是 购买将有利于一些研究人员的研究 在生物材料领域工作。 这些项目将使 设备的使用包括：1）边界增强 人工软骨的润滑; 2）关节的作用 软骨力学的炎症治疗; 3）纤维的使用 和织物以增加弹性体的疲劳强度 材料;和4）用于修复 关节局灶性缺损

This Engineering Research Equipment grant will partially fund the purchase of a tensile testing system that can be used for small samples, including tissues and synthetic replacements for biological tissues. The system that is presently available is intended to be used with large samples. The device that will be purchased will benefit the research of a number of investigators working in the biomaterials field. The projects that will make use of the equipment include: 1) the enhancement of boundary lubrication for artificial cartilage; 2) effect of joint inflammation treatment on cartilage mechanics; 3) use of fibers and fabrics to increase the fatigue strength of elastomeric materials; and 4) viable composite grafts for the repair of articular focal defects.