The ability of a vertebra to carry load after an initial deformation and the determinants of this postfracture load-bearing capacity are critical but poorly understood. This study aimed to determine the mechanical behavior of vertebrae after simulated mild fracture and to identify the determinants of this postfracture behavior. Twenty-one human L(3) vertebrae were analyzed for bone mineral dens...

Increased demand and decreased supply of aggregates for concrete production necessitate the search new aggregate sources. Environmental features are increasingly being used to evaluate construction materials. Concrete recycling is becoming more popular since it conserves natural resources reduces need disposal by using readily available as a source fresh concrete. Several studies on influence r...