Biofluid Mechanics
An Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Macrocirculation, and Microcirculation
By- David Rubenstein, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Stony Brook University, Oklahoma State University
- Wei Yin, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Oklahoma State University
- Mary Frame, Ph.D. University of Missouri, Columbia, Stony Brook University
Both broad and deep in coverage, Rubenstein shows that fluid mechanics principles can be applied not only to blood circulation, but also to air flow through the lungs, joint lubrication, intraocular fluid movement and renal transport. Each section initiates discussion with governing equations, derives the state equations and then shows examples of their usage. Clinical applications, extensive worked examples, and numerous end of chapter problems clearly show the applications of fluid mechanics to biomedical engineering situations. A section on experimental techniques provides a springboard for future research efforts in the subject area.
Hardbound, 410 Pages
Published: September 2011
Imprint: Academic Press
ISBN: 978-0-12-381383-1
Contents
- Part 1: Fluid Mechanics Basics
- Introduction
- Fundamentals of Fluids
- Conservation Laws Part 2: Macrocirculation
- The Heart
- Blood flow in Arteries and Veins Part 3: Microcirculation
- Microvascular Beds
- Transport in the Microcirculation
- Lymphatic System Part 4: Other Biological Flows within the Body
- Blood flow in the lungs
- Intraocular Fluid Flow
- Lubrication of Joints
- Flow Through the Kidney Part 5: Experimental Techniques
- In silico fluid mechanics
- In vitro fluid mechanics
- In vivo fluid mechanics
