Poisson's Ratio of Bovine Meniscus Determined Combining Unconfined and Confined Compression

In this study, equilibrium Poisson's ratio of bovine meniscus (n=6) was determined experimentally by combining stress-relaxation measurements in unconfined and confined compression geometries. The average Young's modulus, aggregate modulus and Poisson's ratio were 0.182 ±0.086 MPa, 0.252±0.089 MPa and 0.316±0.040, respectively.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research