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A Mathematical Model and MATLAB Code for Muscle-Fluid-Structure Simulations.

Nicholas A Battista¹, Austin J Baird², Laura A Miller³

¹*Department of Mathematics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;

Integrative and Comparative Biology

|September 5, 2015

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This study presents models and code for simulating muscle-fluid-structure interactions (FSIs). The findings enable the study of active muscle forces driving flexible structures in fluids for educational biomechanics applications.

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Computational Biology
Fluid Dynamics

Background:

Muscle mechanics are often simplified in educational settings, focusing on isometric or isotonic contractions.
Simulating complex muscle-driven movements in fluid environments is challenging.
Bridging the gap between simplified models and realistic biological applications is crucial for quantitative biology education.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and present numerical models and code for simulating muscle-fluid-structure interactions (FSIs).
To illustrate the application of these models through examples of active muscle forces driving flexible structures in viscous fluids.
To provide an accessible educational tool for exploring quantitative biology concepts.

Main Methods:

Development of a simple model for muscle force generation during active contraction.
Numerical simulation of fluid-structure interactions driven by muscle forces.
Implementation of a fully-coupled FSI model for an elastic band in a fluid.
Modeling of a valveless tube with active muscle contractions driving its motion.

Main Results:

Demonstration of muscle forces effectively driving the motion of flexible structures in viscous fluids.
Successful simulation of a fully-coupled FSI scenario with an elastic band.
Validation of a model for a valveless tube propelled by active muscle contractions.
Provision of flexible MATLAB code for educational use in simulating biological applications.

Conclusions:

The developed models and code provide a valuable tool for simulating muscle-driven fluid-structure interactions.
This approach enhances quantitative biology education by offering realistic and adaptable simulation examples.
The presented framework facilitates deeper understanding of biomechanics and active biological systems.