June 1, 2009Open Access

Plasticity and toughness in bone

Robert O. RitchieManchester Metropolitan University

Markus J. BuehlerCenter for Applied Special Technology PHPaul K. HansmaLouisiana State University

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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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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a209920e033bce76a91142e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3156332

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