A ductile metal matrix (modelled as a nonlinear elastic material) containing a dilute suspension of an iso-oriented lamellar stiff phase (modelled as stiffeners, i.e. zero thickness, rigid inclusions) ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In this study we report on direct involvement of fluid shear stresses on the osteoblastic differentiation of marrow stromal cells. Rat bone ...

Many natural and biomimetic platelet–matrix composites—such as nacre, silk, and clay-polymer—exhibit a remarkable balance of strength, toughness and/or stiffness, which call for a universal measure to ...