| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Biological Materials Science
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| Presentation Title |
Mechanical Behavior and Response of the Horse Hoof Wall's Internal Architecture using In-situ MicroCT |
| Author(s) |
Benjamin S. Lazarus, Rachel K Luu, Samuel Ruiz-Pérez, Victor Leung, Matthew T Wong, Iwona Jasiuk, Marc A Meyers |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Benjamin S. Lazarus |
| Abstract Scope |
The horse hoof wall contains numerous architectural elements that improve its mechanical functionality. One of the most remarkable capabilities of the hoof wall’s structure is its ability to control crack propagation internally to prevent ultimate failure and damage to the living tissue at the interior. Historically, this has been studied with microscopy and quasi-static mechanical tests. To interpret fracture propagation, post-test fractography has often been used to identify failure mechanisms based on the surface features of crack interfaces. However, there is still a limited understanding of how the internal structure of the hoof wall behaves during loading and during fracture events. In this study, In-situ microCT is paired with mechanical tests to get a better understanding of the hoof wall’s in-vivo¬ behavior. Results from this study can be used to inform design decisions for materials containing tubular, lamellar, and fibrous design motifs. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Composites, Biomaterials, Polymers |