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Table 2 The detailed information and results of three finite element models with different meshes

From: Simulation on the internal structure of three-dimensional proximal tibia under different mechanical environments

 

Model 1

Model 2

Model 3

Relative difference between model 1 and model 2 (%)

Relative difference between model 1 and model 3 (%)

Average element size (mm)

2.0490

1.6000

2.6706

  

Number of elements

176708

360789

80353

  

Average element equivalent stress (MPa)

0.7717

0.7716

0.8451

0.01296

9.5115

Average element equivalent strain

0.0006774

0.0006676

0.0007312

1.4467

7.9421

Average element SED (MPa)

0.0004125

0.0003938

0.0004731

4.5333

14.6909

  1. SED strain energy density.