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An Investigation into the Interface Mechanics in Fractures, Part 1: Theoretical Models

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The paper presents a model of the fractured tibia which is based on alternation of two piecewise linear systems. It is shown that the behaviour of the composite system is non-linear and indicators of the behaviour of this system are derived. A companion paper describes the experimental investigation of this model.

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Brandon, J.A., Abraham, O.N.L. (1991). An Investigation into the Interface Mechanics in Fractures, Part 1: Theoretical Models. In: Williams, K.R., Toni, A., Middleton, J., Pallotti, G. (eds) Interfaces in Medicine and Mechanics—2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3852-9_42

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