Professor of Mechanics, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. It's easy to construct finite-element models with errors. And it's just as easy to correct them, when you know how. The first step in a ...

Pedicle screw fixation (PSF) has been extensively utilized in lumbar fusion surgeries to assist in stabilization. However, inappropriate implantation could accelerate the progression of adjacent ...

Bones are vital organs in humans. Bones provide structural support, as well as physical protection 1. However, bone fractures often occur in our daily life, especially for the elderly people.

In 2013, Boeing rolled out the first 787-9 Dreamliner, the newest member of the super-efficient 787 family. In order to power this massive aircraft, Rolls-Royce designed the state of the art Trent ...

Using novel theoretical and modeling tools such as finite element analysis can greatly accelerate widespread applications in many areas of nanotechnology. Polymer reinforcement using fillers is a ...