A custom-built planar biaxial system for soft tissue material testing.

ABSTRACT: Accurate material characterization of soft tissues is crucial for understanding the physiopathology of cardiovascular diseases. However, commercial biaxial testing systems are expensive, prompting the need for affordable custom solutions. This study aimed to develop a low-cost custom biaxial system capable of accurately characterizing the mechanical behavior of soft tissues. The biaxial system was constructed using 3D printing technology and non-captive linear actuators for precise displacement control. A real-time marker tracking system was implemented to estimate dis-placements without the need for costly hardware. The system's performance was evaluated through tests on a calibration spring and frozen porcine aorta samples. The linear actuators demonstrated excellent response to user pos

SUBMITTER: Pasta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10523007 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature