Simulation of torsion of a cylindrical gel

• Main Author: Wong, Melissa Shi Yuen.
• Other Authors: Wu Mao See
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Mechanics and dynamics
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/54132
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Hydrogels are widely used for many biomedical as well as commercial purposes such as scaffolds for tissue engineering, contact lenses and diapers. However, there is still much unexplored potential of this substance which could very well contribute to more medical advances and breakthroughs. It is th...