Optimisation of Materials Properties in Living Systems
AimsBefore you startIntroductionYoung´s Modulus - Density selection mapStrength - Density selection mapYoung´s Modulus - Strength selection mapToughness - Young´s Modulus selection mapComparison of engineering materials and biomaterialsSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Before you start
- You should be familiar with mechanical testing.
- You should be familiar with Young’s modulus E, strength σf, density ρ and toughness (fracture energy Gc and fracture toughness Kc).
- You should be familiar with brittle and ductile fracture.
- You should understand beam bending and beam stiffness with regard to beam deflections during cantilever bending.