在骨维氏硬度研究中发现一种新型粘弹性变形机制。
A Novel Viscoelastic Deformation Mechanism Uncovered during Vickers Hardness Study of Bone.
作者信息
Ibrahim Ahmed, Jiang Zhenting, Shirvani Khosro, Dalili Alireza, Abdel Hamid Z
机构信息
Mechanical Engineering Department, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA.
The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
出版信息
J Funct Biomater. 2024 Mar 31;15(4):87. doi: 10.3390/jfb15040087.
This study investigates the viscoelastic deformation mechanisms of bone as a response to Vickers hardness indentation. We utilized advanced high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to investigate a distinct deformation pattern that originates from the indentation site within the bone matrix. The focus of our research was to analyze a unique deformation mechanism observed in bone tissue, which has been colloquially termed as "screw-like" due to its resemblance to a screw thread when viewed under an optical microscope. The primary goals of this research are to investigate the distinctive characteristics of the "screw-like" deformation pattern and to determine how the microstructure of bone influences the initiation and control of this mechanism. These patterns, emerging during the dwell period of indentation, underscore the viscoelastic nature of bone, indicating its propensity for energy dissipation and microstructural reconfiguration under load. This study uncovered a direct correlation between the length of the "screw-like" deformation and the duration of the indentation dwell time, providing quantifiable evidence of the bone's viscoelastic behavior. This finding is pivotal in understanding the mechanical properties of bone, including its fracture toughness, as it relates to the complex interplay of factors such as energy dissipation, microstructural reinforcement, and stress distribution. Furthermore, this study discusses the implications of viscoelastic properties on the bone's ability to resist mechanical challenges, underscoring the significance of viscoelasticity in bone research.
本研究调查了骨在维氏硬度压痕作用下的粘弹性变形机制。我们利用先进的高分辨率扫描电子显微镜(SEM)来研究一种源自骨基质内压痕部位的独特变形模式。我们研究的重点是分析在骨组织中观察到的一种独特变形机制,由于在光学显微镜下观察时其类似于螺纹,该机制被通俗地称为“螺旋状”。本研究的主要目标是研究“螺旋状”变形模式的独特特征,并确定骨的微观结构如何影响该机制的启动和控制。这些在压痕保载期出现的模式突出了骨的粘弹性本质,表明其在载荷作用下具有能量耗散和微观结构重新配置的倾向。本研究发现“螺旋状”变形的长度与压痕保载时间的持续时间之间存在直接关联,为骨的粘弹性行为提供了可量化的证据。这一发现对于理解骨的力学性能(包括其断裂韧性)至关重要,因为它涉及能量耗散、微观结构强化和应力分布等因素的复杂相互作用。此外,本研究讨论了粘弹性特性对骨抵抗机械挑战能力的影响,强调了粘弹性在骨研究中的重要性。