Research Article

Evaluation of Tensile Force in a Porcine Trachea Using a Reflective Optical Method

Table 1

Load and response of the photosensor for an elongation of 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%.

Elongation (%)Test 1Test 2Test 3
Load (N)Photosensor (mV)Load (N)Photosensor (mV)Load (N)Photosensor (mV)

0096.0088.7083.8
102.8100.62.198.11.396.1
2015.2109.13.2101.22.499.9
3043.5114.933.8109.030.9108.2