Structure and behavior of collagen fibers

Frederick H. Silver; Michael Jaffe

doi:10.1533/9781845696801.1.179

Structure and behavior of collagen fibers

Frederick H. Silver, Michael Jaffe

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Abstract

Collagen fibers form the structural scaffolds of vertebrate tissues that store elastic energy, facilitate joint movement, and dissipate excess energy upon completion of joint movement. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the molecular, microfibrillar and fibrillar structures of collagen fibers and the mechanism by which energy is stored, transmitted, and dissipated. The ability of collagen fibers to prevent premature mechanical failure of vertebrate tissues is also examined as well as the failure mechanisms of collagen fibers.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Handbook of Tensile Properties of Textile and Technical Fibres
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	179-173
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9781845696801
ISBN (Print)	9781845693879
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1533/9781845696801.1.179
State	Published - Oct 19 2009

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Engineering
General Materials Science

Keywords

Collagen fibers
Collagen structure
Defibrillation
Energy storage
Fiber failure

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Structure and behavior of collagen fibers

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