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Published on: August 17, 2017
Fracture characterization of bone under mode II loading using the end loaded split test
F A M Pereira1, J J L Morais, N Dourado
1CITAB/UTAD, Departamento de Engenharias, Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal.
Abstract:
Fracture energy release rate under mode II loading of bovine cortical bone is determined using a miniaturized testing device of the end loaded split test. The energy release rate is evaluated by means of a data reduction scheme based on specimen compliance, beam theory and crack equivalent concept. Experimental tests were carried out to evaluate the Resistance curve which provides a successful method to characterize fracture behavior of quasi-brittle materials like bone. A numerical analysis including a cohesive damage model was used to validate the procedure. It was demonstrated that the end loaded split test and proposed data reduction scheme provide a valuable solution for mode II fracture characterization of bone.
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