For understanding the fracture risk of vertebral bodies the macroscopic mechanical
properties of the cancellous core are of major interest. Due to the hierarchical nature of …

Osteoporosis-related vertebral fractures represent a major public health problem. Anatomy-
specific CT-based finite element (FE) simulations could help in identifying which vertebrae …

The structure and mechanical behavior of toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) and wreathed
hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus) beaks were compared. The beak of both species is a …

A series viscous-elastic-plastic (VEP) indentation model was expanded to include analysis
of the common trapezoidal testing condition, consisting of constant loading—and unloading …

A series of biocomposite materials was successfully prepared by reinforcing advanced
calcium phosphate cement with hydroxyapatite fibrous and elongated plate-like particles …

A finite element model was developed for numerical simulations of nanoindentation tests on
cortical bone. The model allows for anisotropic elastic and post-yield behavior of the tissue …

The hierarchical structure of bone, involving micro‐scale organization and interaction of
material components, is a critical determinant of macro‐scale mechanics. Changes in whole …

Calcium phosphate based glasses with different concentrations of TiO2 (0 to 2.5 mol%) were
prepared and their corresponding glass-ceramics were obtained by controlled heat …

The mechanical properties of bone extracellular matrix have become of increasing interest
for the understanding of vertebral fracture risk. Depth-sensing indentation techniques allow …

Current diagnosis of bone loss and osteoporosis is based on the measurement of the Bone
Mineral Density (BMD) or the apparent mass density. Unfortunately, in most clinical …