A finite element model for structural analysis of media with embedded inclusions is presented. The “embedded element concept” is adopted to model the contact interaction of two medium components along ...

Background: An osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) is recognized as a common complication of osteoporosis. Biomechanical alterations in the affected and adjacent vertebrae have a ...

As one of the essential tissues of the knee joint, the meniscus plays a crucial role in load transmission, shock absorption and joint stability. Meniscal tears caused by degenerative diseases and ...

Reinforced concrete (RC) Pile cap, a thick reinforced concrete block, is constructed to provide a connection between a structure and multiple single piles. In the existing design methods, the behavior ...