Strain Amplification Analysis of an Osteocyte under Static and Cyclic Loading: A Finite Element Study

Figure 8

Strain amplification factors and strain distribution by application of a sinusoidal global strain load of 1500 microstrains at the frequency of 5 Hz, (a) strain amplification factors versus one loading period, (b) when , , , , and , strain distribution in - plane, (c) when , , , , and , strain distribution in - plane, and (d) when , , , , and , strain distribution in - plane.

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