Strain-rate-dependent mechanical properties of the equine hoof wall

Journal of Experimental Biology

Volumn 199, Issue 5, 1996, Pages 1133-1146

  Kasapi, Mario A ^a   Gosline, John M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Equine; Equus caballus; Hoof wall; Mechanical properties; Strain rate

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; FRACTURE; HORSE; LIMB; MECHANICAL STRESS; PHYSIOLOGY; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; TENSILE STRENGTH;

ANIMALS; BIOMECHANICS; EXTREMITIES; FRACTURES, BONE; HORSES; MICROSCOPY, ELECTRON, SCANNING; STRESS, MECHANICAL; TENSILE STRENGTH;

EID: 4244135750     PISSN: 00220949     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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