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This study refines a biphasic model for articular cartilage mechanics using experiments and simulations. The validated model improves understanding of joint function and degeneration, aiding treatment development.

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  • Biomechanics
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Computational Biology

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  • Articular cartilage is a complex, multiphase material vital for joint function.
  • Osteoarthritis and other diseases significantly impact cartilage mechanical behavior.
  • Accurate finite element simulations are crucial for understanding cartilage mechanics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To improve the fidelity of finite element simulations for articular cartilage.
  • To refine a well-established biphasic constitutive model using integrated experimental data and analyses.
  • To provide a robust computational tool for investigating cartilage mechanics.

Main Methods:

  • Integrated mechanical experiments (uniaxial extension, confined compression, biaxial extension).
  • Sensitivity analyses (Morris method) to identify dominant material parameters.
  • Parameter identification and model validation using experimental data and digital image correlation.

Main Results:

  • Fiber stiffness was dominant in uniaxial extension; permeability and matrix stiffness were significant in confined compression.
  • Parameter fitting achieved excellent matches with experimental data (R²≥0.989 for uniaxial, R²>0.998 for confined compression).
  • Independent validation against biaxial extension showed simulated stress-strain curves within the experimental range.

Conclusions:

  • The validated biphasic model accurately predicts articular cartilage mechanical behavior under various loading conditions.
  • Results highlight the importance of fiber reinforcement in tension and fluid pressurization in compression.
  • The study provides a valuable tool for research into cartilage degeneration and treatment development.