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This teaching and learning package discusses the uses of merit indices in conjunction with materials-selection maps focusing on biomaterials. The derivation of merit indices is discussed and biological examples are shown.

	Aims Before you start Introduction Young´s Modulus - Density selection map Strength - Density selection map Young´s Modulus - Strength selection map Toughness - Young´s Modulus selection map Comparison of engineering materials and biomaterials Summary Questions Going further
You can also view and download the animations from this TLP at CORE-Materials

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First created: October 2005. Last updated: January 2008.