June 1, 2009Open Access
View Full PaperPlasticity and toughness in bone
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Abstract
Our bones are full of microscopic cracks, but the hierarchical character of the bones’ structure—from molecular to macroscopic scales—makes them remarkably resistant to fracture.
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