Two-dimensional motion of a viscoelastic membrane in an incompressible fluid: Applications to the cochlear mechanics

Y. N. Domínguez-del Ángel, M. Núñez-López, J. G. González-Santos, A. López-Villa

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Abstract

In this work we present the two-dimensional motion of a viscoelastic membrane immersed in incompressible inviscid and viscous fluids. The motion of the fluid is modelled by two-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations, and a constitutive equation is considered for the membrane which captures along with the fluid equations the essential features of the vibrations of the fluid. By using the Fourier transform, the linearized equations are reduced to a functional equation for membrane displacement which is solved analytically and the inverse transform is evaluated asymptotically. Results obtained show some of the basic known characteristics of cochlear mechanics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Advances in Fluid Dynamics with Environmental Applications
EditorsLeonardo Di G. Sigalotti, Abraham Medina, Abel López, Jaime Klapp, Gerardo Ruiz-Chavarría
PublisherKluwer Academic Publishers
Pages229-252
Number of pages24
ISBN (Print)9783319279640
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event1st Conference on Spring School Enzo Levi, 2014 - Mexico, Mexico
Duration: 12 May 201413 May 2014

Publication series

NameEnvironmental Science and Engineering (Subseries: Environmental Science)
ISSN (Print)1863-5520

Conference

Conference1st Conference on Spring School Enzo Levi, 2014
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityMexico
Period12/05/1413/05/14

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