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(nodes), and solving stresslstrain equations for each node and element. The<br />

equations can be considered analogs of Hooke's Law<br />

(1) F=loc,<br />

in which F is force, x is displacement, and k is a spring constant. This relationship<br />

is applied ta al1 nodes in a finite element model by matrix equations incorporating<br />

these variables for al1 nodes:<br />

(2) @}=[kl M.<br />

In these equations {a} is the stress matrix. Each number in the matrix refiects the<br />

force vector acting upon an element, incorporating vector sums of forces<br />

impinging on its nodes from other nodes in the system. The matrix {E) represents<br />

the displacement of nodes. [k] is the stiffness matrix for an element, and includes<br />

the following material properties:<br />

A) Elastic (Young's) modulus: Stress a (forcelarea) divided by strain E (change<br />

in lengthlinitial length) parallel to the imposed force.<br />

(3) E=ak Units: ~ lm~, in pascals or gigapascals (GPa)<br />

B) Poisson's ratio: Lateral strain divided by axial or longitudinal strain.<br />

(4) ~=~iateraJ~axia~ Units: dimensionless<br />

Because bone is an orthotropic material, elastic modulus and Poisson's ratio<br />

Vary according to the direction of loading. Non-linear finite element models, such<br />

as that presented in this chapter, incorporate al1 necessary values for E and v.<br />

Forces acting upon a structure are deterrnined for the finite element model.<br />

These forces depend on the static or kinematic hypotheses to be tested. The

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