Investigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequencies

Abstract This study explores the mechanical properties of ovine renal tissue, focusing on resonance patterns at low frequencies. Using a universal tensile/compression testing machine, we examined the stress-strain behavior of the tissue under compression, revealing its non-linear viscoelastic charac...

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Main Authors: Faezeh Azimi Pirsoltan, Mohammad Reza Karafi
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01302-w
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description Abstract This study explores the mechanical properties of ovine renal tissue, focusing on resonance patterns at low frequencies. Using a universal tensile/compression testing machine, we examined the stress-strain behavior of the tissue under compression, revealing its non-linear viscoelastic characteristics. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and a dynamic shear rheometer were employed to measure the storage and loss moduli across various frequencies (0.01–10 Hz). The shear storage modulus ranged from 1 kPa to 48 kPa in the strain level of 0.5%, while the shear loss modulus varied between 2 kPa and 4 kPa. Experimental results showed no resonant behavior in the mechanical properties, including storage modulus, loss modulus, and tan delta, in both tensile and shear modes at frequencies below 10 Hz. A vibration test was conducted using a shaker to investigate the Frequency Response Function (FRF) of the kidney over the studied frequency range. The vibration tests revealed mechanical resonance in the kidney at approximately 3 Hz. A numerical modal analysis, conducted using COMSOL software, identified a natural frequency around 3 Hz, closely aligning with experimental observations. These findings suggest significant implications for understanding renal mechanics and developing medical applications.
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spelling doaj-art-b8e32636e41b49ffaa7ad4046691bb142025-08-20T03:53:46ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-05-0115111610.1038/s41598-025-01302-wInvestigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequenciesFaezeh Azimi Pirsoltan0Mohammad Reza Karafi1Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares UniversityFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares UniversityAbstract This study explores the mechanical properties of ovine renal tissue, focusing on resonance patterns at low frequencies. Using a universal tensile/compression testing machine, we examined the stress-strain behavior of the tissue under compression, revealing its non-linear viscoelastic characteristics. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and a dynamic shear rheometer were employed to measure the storage and loss moduli across various frequencies (0.01–10 Hz). The shear storage modulus ranged from 1 kPa to 48 kPa in the strain level of 0.5%, while the shear loss modulus varied between 2 kPa and 4 kPa. Experimental results showed no resonant behavior in the mechanical properties, including storage modulus, loss modulus, and tan delta, in both tensile and shear modes at frequencies below 10 Hz. A vibration test was conducted using a shaker to investigate the Frequency Response Function (FRF) of the kidney over the studied frequency range. The vibration tests revealed mechanical resonance in the kidney at approximately 3 Hz. A numerical modal analysis, conducted using COMSOL software, identified a natural frequency around 3 Hz, closely aligning with experimental observations. These findings suggest significant implications for understanding renal mechanics and developing medical applications.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01302-wFrequency responseMechanical propertiesRenal tissueResonance
spellingShingle Faezeh Azimi Pirsoltan
Mohammad Reza Karafi
Investigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequencies
Scientific Reports
Frequency response
Mechanical properties
Renal tissue
Resonance
title Investigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequencies
title_full Investigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequencies
title_fullStr Investigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequencies
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequencies
title_short Investigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequencies
title_sort investigation of the mechanical frequency response of ovine renal tissue at low frequencies
topic Frequency response
Mechanical properties
Renal tissue
Resonance
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01302-w
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