Interaction between consolidation and lubrication of biological joints

Grant number: DP180100915 | Funding period: 2018 - 2021

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This project aims to develop a computational model to be used in conjunction with experimental studies to understand complex lubrication systems in biological joints. Nature has equipped biological joints with a remarkable ability to achieve ultralow friction even at relatively high contact force, however the mechanisms used remain uncertain. This project intends to provide a deeper, fundamental understanding of the friction and contact mechanisms occurring in biological joints. The project outcomes could lead to bioinspired innovation in future engineering design and advancements in materials science that have the potential to significantly benefit Australian society.

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A Probabilistic Failure Risk Approach to The Problem of Articular Cartilage Lubrication

JinJing Liao, David W Smith, Saeed Miramini, Bruce S Gardiner, Lihai Zhang

2021-05-01

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The geometrical and mechanical properties that characterise the cartilage contact gap are uncertain and ..

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Investigation of role of cartilage surface polymer brush border in lubrication of biological joints

JinJing Liao, David W Smith, Saeed Miramini, Bruce S Gardiner, Lihai Zhang

2021-01-01

Although experimental evidence has suggested that the polymer brush border (PBB) on the cartilage surface is important in regulati..

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A coupled contact model of cartilage lubrication in the mixed-mode regime under static compression

JJ Liao, DW Smith, S Miramini, BS Gardiner, L Zhang

2020-05-01

This study presents a coupled cartilage contact model, in which the contact gap and cartilage tissue are modelled as two poroelast..

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The status and challenges of replicating the mechanical properties of connective tissues using additive manufacturing

Saeed Miramini, Katie L Fegan, Naomi C Green, Daniel M Espino, Lihai Zhang, Lauren EJ Thomas-Seale

2020-03-01

The ability to fabricate complex structures via precise and heterogeneous deposition of biomaterials makes additive manufacturing ..

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The investigation of fluid flow in cartilage contact gap

JinJing Liao, David W Smith, Saeed Miramini, Namal Thibbotuwawa, Bruce S Gardiner, Lihai Zhang

2019-07-01

Synovial fluid flow in articular joint capsule plays an important role during mixed mode lubrication. However, the actual fluid fl..

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Articular Cartilage Dynamics

David W Smith, Bruce S Gardiner, Lihai Zhang, Alan J Grodzinsky

2019-01-01

This book explains the anatomy and physiology of cartilage tissue in an integrated way. The emphasis is on how cartilage tissue fu..

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Modelling the consolidation and lubrication of articular cartilage

L Zhang, David Smith, Bruce Gardiner

2018-01-01

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