ISSN:
1432-0681
Keywords:
Key words Mixture theory
;
adaptive growth
;
tree
;
bone remodeling
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biomechanics
;
stimulus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Summary In this paper, a new theory of the adaptive growth of biological materials is presented. The theory is derived from the basic laws of continuum mechanics. The material is described as a classical mixture of solid material and fluid. It will be shown that several well-known models of the adaptive growth are embedded in this more general theory. In addition, it is clarified on which material assumptions these models are based. Finally, a solution procedure for the new theory is developed, and several examples are given.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004199900056
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