The application of the linear micropolar theory to the strength analysis of bioceramic materials for bone reconstruction is described. Micropolar elasticity allows better results to be obtained for microstructural and singular domains as compared to the classical theory of elasticity. The fundamental equations of the Cosserat continuum are cited. The description of FEM implementation of micropolar elasticity is given. The results of solving selected 3D test problems are presented. Comparison of classical and micropolar solutions is discussed.
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The research received funding from the People Program (Marie Curie ITN transfer) of the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement No. PITN-GA-2013- 606878.
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Translated from Problemy Prochnosti, No. 4, pp. 119 – 128, July – August, 2016.
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Eremeyev, V.A., Skrzat, A. & Vinakurava, A. Application of the Micropolar Theory to the Strength Analysis of Bioceramic Materials for Bone Reconstruction. Strength Mater 48, 573–582 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11223-016-9800-1
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