The torsional properties of single selected osteons
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The aim of the present investigation is to determine the mechanical behavior of single selected osteons loaded by torsion along their axis. Two osteon types were chosen: (a) fully calcified 'longitudinal' osteons, whose fibers (and, consequently, crystallites) have a marked longitudinal spiral course in successive lamellae, (b) fully calcified 'alternate' osteons, whose fibers (and, consequently, crystallites) have a marked longitudinal spiral course in one lamella, and an apparently transverse or circular course in the next. The osteon samples, which were cylindrically shaped, and whose extremities fitted into two rectangular lugs, were prepared on a microturning lathe. The principle of the specially manufactured torsional device was that of a pendulum set oscillating around a very sharp wedge so as to reduce friction to negligible levels. The results indicate that longitudinal osteons are those most resistant to torsional loading. The low resistance to torsional loading of the lamellae whose fibers apparently have an almost transversal course is discussed with reference to recent views on the microstructure of this type of lamella.
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The mechanical properties of osteons vary with different collagen fiber orientations, mineral density, and loading modes.
“The mechanical properties of osteons were found to vary with different collagen fiber orientations and also with the mineral density and loading modes: Stiffnesses are on the order of 4 GPa for shear loading and 5–12 GPa for tensile and compressive loading (reviewed in Reference 33).”
From Bone Mechanical Properties in Healthy and Diseased States (2018) · cites this paper as [33]
Osteon stiffnesses are on the order of 4 GPa for shear loading and 5-12 GPa for tensile and compressive loading.
“The mechanical properties of osteons were found to vary with different collagen fiber orientations and also with the mineral density and loading modes: Stiffnesses are on the order of 4 GPa for shear loading and 5–12 GPa for tensile and compressive loading (reviewed in Reference 33).”
From Bone Mechanical Properties in Healthy and Diseased States (2018) · cites this paper as [33]
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- Authors
- Ascenzi, A., Baschieri, P., & Benvenuti, A.
- Affiliations
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
- National Research Council (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Ascenzi, Antonio
- Venue
- Journal of Biomechanics
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 1994-07
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 875-884
- ISSN
- 0021-9290 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2017817423
- Cited by
- 91
- References
- 32
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- FWCI
- 1.41
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Biomechanics (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Elasticity and Material Modeling
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
- Keywords
- osteons, torsional loading, bone mechanical properties, fiber orientation, crystallites, bone microarchitecture, torsional resistance
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Calcification, Physiologic, Collagen, Crystallography, Elasticity, Haversian System, Humans, Middle Aged, Rotation, Stress, Mechanical, Tensile Strength, Fractures, Bone
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