Application of homogenization to evaluation of effective moduli of linear elastic trabecular bone with plate-like structure
Arch. Mech. 51 (3-4), 335-355, 1999
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Abstract
Cancellous bone with plate-like architecture is modelled as an elastic cellular solid with regular microstructure. General formulae for the effective moduli are derived. Specific examples concern plate-like cancellous bone with isotropic trabeculae.