Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 42, Issue 3 , Pages 202-209 , 9 February 2009

Probabilistic failure analysis of bone using a finite element model of mineral–collagen composites

  • X. Neil Dong

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
    • ,
  • Teja Guda

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
    • ,
  • Harry R. Millwater

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
    • ,
  • Xiaodu Wang

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +12104585565; fax: +12104585589.

,Accepted 20 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.10.022

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 42, Issue 3 , Pages 202-209 , 9 February 2009

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