Fracture and Fatigue Characterization of Cortical Bone Tissue

Fracture and Fatigue Characterization of Cortical Bone Tissue is a key guide to bone fracture and fatigue, focusing on quasi-static characterization of cortical bone tissue. Discussing the fundamental aspects of fracture mechanics and fatigue, which is applicable to many orthotropic materials, this book examines novel, cutting-edge approaches to analyse and model bone fracture and fatigue. As the population ages across the globe, bone fracture and fatigue has become a fundamental part of mechanical and biomedical engineering research. Beginning with a thorough description of fracture mechanics and fatigue, the book describes non-linear fracture mechanics and quasi-static analyses. It goes on to present a cohesive zone modelling method which is appropriate for both mode I and mode II loading. Presenting the latest research, this book presents cutting-edge fracture tests, new methods for data reduction purposes, and numerical models suited for cohesive zone modelling. This book is key to aid both students and professionals in applying fundamental theories and methods to cortical bone tissue. The book will be of interest to students and professionals working in mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, including work on stress fracture, fracture under fatigue loading, artificial bones and fracture mechanisms.