Optimal values of the ratio K of the internal to external diameter of a marrow-filled tubular bone
| Optimal for . | Stiffness . | Yield and fatigue . | Impact . | Bending fracture . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q=0.5 | KS=0.71 | KY=0.63 | KI=0.52 | KF=0.50 |
| Optimal for . | Stiffness . | Yield and fatigue . | Impact . | Bending fracture . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q=0.5 | KS=0.71 | KY=0.63 | KI=0.52 | KF=0.50 |
Optimal values of the ratio K of the internal to external diameter of a marrow-filled tubular bone calculated from Equations 1, 2, 3, 4 for Q=0.50, where Q=ρmarrow/ρbone is the ratio of the marrow to bone density ρ.