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Compression fatigue behaviour of a biomimetic 3D textile structure for pressure ulcers prevention

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Resumo:The objective of the present research study is the development of a multifunctional textile structure to prevent the appearance of pressure ulcers. The concept of the overall structure was inspired by plant structures morphology, resulting in a 3D patchwork knitted fabric, specially designed according to the necessities of body segments, for a mattress overlay. To simulate the pressure that causes the occurrence of bedsores, compression tests were performed allowing the analysis of strain/stress behaviour, energy absorption and thickness variation under load. The results show the suitable behaviour of the textile structure developed to prevent pressure ulcers.
Autores principais:Silva, Pedro
Outros Autores:Silva, C.; Pereira, J.; Bento, T.; Fangueiro, Raúl
Assunto:Pressure ulcers Biomimetics 3D textile structures Compression Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia dos Materiais
Ano:2019
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho

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