Cortical Bone Comparator

Visualize the impact of geometry on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and Bending Strength.

Reference
Ø 25mm
Thk 5mm

Ref BMD

100%

Ref Strength

100%

Modified

BMD

0%

Cross-Sectional Mass

Strength (Bending)

0%

Moment of Inertia

25.0mm
10mm 45mm
5.0mm
1mm 20mm

Max thickness for this diameter

Did you know? Moving mass away from the center (increasing diameter) increases bending strength exponentially ($r^4$), much more than just adding thickness.