Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 35, Issue 9 , Pages 1155-1161 , September 2002

Statistical methods in finite element analysis

  • Fazilat H Dar

      Affiliations

    • Department of Bio-Medical Physics & Bio-Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 2ZD, UK
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  • Judith R Meakin

      Affiliations

    • Department of Bio-Medical Physics & Bio-Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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  • Richard M Aspden

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, Scotland AB25 2ZD, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44-1224-552767; fax: +44-1224-685373

,Accepted 8 May 2002.

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Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 35, Issue 9 , Pages 1155-1161 , September 2002