Abstract
We present a continuum model to describe the reorientation of an anisotropic material structure, characterized by two fiber families able to modify their orientations following different evolution dynamics. The evolution equations are derived in a thermodynamically consistent way, and passive and active contributions to the reorientation process are identified. It is shown that a weaker extension of a well-known coaxiality result holds. The transversely isotropic and orthotropic cases are then recovered by imposing the proper constraint on the fiber rotation. Applications to biological experiments on cell layers under stretch are discussed, showing a good agreement between the model and the experimental results. Even though we focus on cell layers, our framework remains general and may be employed to describe reorientation in engineering materials.
Submitted Version (
Free)
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
