Analysis of fracture processes in cortical bone tissue

Bones are the principal structural components of a skeleton; they play unique roles in the body providing its shape maintenance, protection of internal organs and transmission of forces. Ultimately, their structural integrity is vital for the quality of life. Unfortunately, bones can only sustain lo...

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Main Authors: Simin Li, Adel A. Abdel-Wahab, Vadim Silberschmidt
Format: Default Article
Published: 2013
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Mechanical engineering not elsewhere classified
Fracture toughness
Cortical bone
Extended finite element (X-FEM)
Anisotrophy
Variability
J-integral
Mechanical Engineering not elsewhere classified
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2134/13131
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