Table 2. Finite Element Analysis of applied forces (N) and output for serrasalmid teeth.
| Species | Type of Load | Stress- Scaled (N) | Maximum Von Mises Stress (Pa) | Minimum Von Mises Stress (Pa) | Strain-Scaled (N) | Relative Total Strain Energy (J) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusp tip | 677.52 | 1.18E+11 | 4.79E−04 | 183.333 | 2.64E−03 | |
| Pygocentrus nattereri | 190.937 | 3.32E+10 | 1.35E−04 | 51.667 | 2.1E−04 | |
| Distal third | 677.52 | 6.21E+09 | 1.82E−04 | 183.333 | 5.94E−04 | |
| 190.937 | 1.75E+09 | 5.12E−05 | 51.667 | 1.7E−03 | ||
| Cusp tip | 4400* | 2.31E+11 | 4.06E−03 | 4400* | 2.85E−01 | |
| Megapiranha paranensis | 1240* | 6.52E+10 | 1.14E−03 | 1240* | 2.26E−02 | |
| Distal Third | 4400* | 6.76E+09 | 5.75E−04 | 4400* | 5.91E−02 | |
| 1240* | 1.91E+09 | 1.62E−04 | 1240* | 4.7E−03 | ||
| Cusp tip | 476.59 | 3.79E+10 | 5.27E−03 | 305.556 | 1.86E−03 | |
| Piaractus brachypomus | 134.312 | 1.07E+10 | 1.48E−03 | 86.111 | 1.47E−04 | |
| Distal Third | 476.59 | 2.14E+09 | 5.59E−03 | 305.556 | 3.2E−05 | |
| 134.312 | 6.03E+08 | 1.57E−03 | 86.111 | 4.03E−04 |
*No scaling.