Three-dimensional finite element modelling of bone:​ effects of element size

Keyak, J. H.; Skinner, H. B.

Keywords

Keywords: Finite element method; bone; computed tomography; biomechanics

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DOI: 10.1016/0141-5425(92)90100-Y

PubMed: 1434570

WoS: A1992JV94100005

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