5807 Structure And Properties Of Calcified Tissues (2)
An introduction to the development of calcified tissues as hierarchical
structural/material systems. Starting at the cellular level, bone modeling,
remodeling and mechanisms of mineralization will be introduced to be followed
by analyzing bone's structural hierarchy and its effects on anisotropic
material properties. Fracture mechanisms, viscoelastic and composite properties
also will be studied. Expermental techniques measuring various material
properties of these tissues will be introduced and/or demonstrated where
appropriate. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.