Human bones are stronger than concrete by weight
Human bones boast a remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, surpassing concrete and highlighting nature's incredible engineering in the human body.
Your bones are incredibly tough! Per unit of weight, human bones are five to seven times stronger than concrete. While concrete can withstand about 20-40 megapascals (MPa) of pressure, the dense outer layer of bone, called cortical bone, can handle over 170 MPa.
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