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The fracture mechanics of fatigue crack propagation in compact bone

✍ Scribed by Wright, T. M. ;Hayes, W. C.

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1976
Tongue
English
Weight
511 KB
Volume
10
Category
Article
ISSN
0021-9304

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to apply the techniques of fracture mechanics to a study of fatigue crack propagation in compact bone. Small cracks parallel to the long axis of the bone were initiated in standardized specimens of bovine bone. Crack growth was achieved by cyclically loading these specimens. The rate of crack growth was determined from measurements of crack length versus cycles of loading. The stress intensity factor at the tip of the crack was calculated from knowledge of the applied load, the crack length, and the specimen geometry. A strong correlation was found between the exprimentally determined crack growth rate and the applied stress intensity. The relationship takes the form of a power law similar to that for other materials. Visual observation and scanning electron microscopy revealed that crack propagation occurred by initiation of subcritical cracks ahead of the main crack.

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