Multiscale modeling of lung mechanics: From alveolar microstructure to pulmonary function
Daniel E. Hurtado, Nibaldo Avilés-Rojas, Felipe Concha
Topics & Concepts
PoromechanicsRespiratory physiologyMicromechanicsFinite element methodLung volumesMultiscale modelingPulmonary complianceLungRepresentative elementary volumeMechanicsHomogenization (climate)Elasticity (physics)Respiratory systemMaterials scienceStructural engineeringMedicinePorous mediumPhysicsPorosityAnatomyComposite materialEngineeringBioinformaticsBiologyEcologyComposite numberBiodiversityInternal medicineInhalation and Respiratory Drug DeliveryInterstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisOccupational and environmental lung diseases