... Weibull distribution function results in linear increases in the strength of fibrils or inter-fibril bonds with multiplicative increases in the number of fibrils per unit length. For example, if it were found that fibril lengths were actually one half of the lengths assumed here, a resultant increase...

... December 2001 19 November 2002 10 06 2003 biological tissues biomechanics stress-strain relations Weibull distribution physiological models elongation proteins The first goal of this study is to develop an objective method to define the reference length for soft fibrous...

... 2000 01 July 2002 27 12 2002 biomechanics bone fracture impact (mechanical) Weibull distribution accidents Lower extremity injuries sustained by survivors of automobile crashes are common and disabling 1 . After the head, the lower extremity is the most commonly injured...