On some properties of bone functional adaptation phenomenon useful in mechanical design
Nowak, M.Å‚
Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 12(2): 49-54
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1509-409X PMID: 20882941 Document Number: 644246
The paper discusses some unique properties of trabecular bone functional adaptation phenomenon, useful in mechanical design. On the basis of the biological process observations and the principle of constant strain energy density on the surface of the structure, the generic structural optimisation system has been developed. Such approach allows fulfilling mechanical theorem for the stiffest design, comprising the optimisations of size, shape and topology, using the concepts known from biomechanical studies. Also the biomimetic solution of multiple load problems is presented.