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1:
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initialize the algorithm:
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2:
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compute the worst case scenario
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3:
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set the material parameters of each nonunion area mesh cell to soft tissue
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4:
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compute the von Mises stress for the tibia
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5:
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search for the maximum stress value
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6:
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define max:=maximum stress value
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7:
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compute the initial scenario
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8:
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set the material parameters of each nonunion area mesh cell to cortical bone
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9:
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compute the von Mises stress for the tibia
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10:
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define the stress threshold
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11:
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define the stop_criterion
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12:
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repeat
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if von Mises stress of nonunion area mesh cell < threshold x max
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14:
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set material parameter of each nonunion area mesh cell from cortical bone to soft tissue
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