Comparative study of the repair of cracked plates with two different composite patches

The purpose of this study is to analyze the behavior of a crack with and without reinforcement by a composite patch of an aluminum plate in mode I using the finite element method. The repair patch is boron / epoxy and Carbon / epoxy, which are used with great success by many researchers For the distribution of the stresses according to the various loadings, we can conclude that the effect of repair by patch in composite is very distinct, considering the intensities of stresses which decrease for each repair corresponding to the plate not repaired, therefore, the patch in composite dampens the stress field induced at the crack tip and causes a reduction in stresses. The repair with the Bore / epoxy composite patch is more effective than the Carbon/Epoxy patch, this is due to the mechanical properties and the various characteristics specific to boron/Epoxy which gives very significant and very effective results for the repai

Numerical simulation of the femur fracture for different cemented hip femoral prosthesis under forces during stumbling

Total hip prosthesis was used for the patients who has the hip fracture and unable to recover naturally. To design highly durable prostheses one has to take into account the natural processes occurring in the bone. In this paper, the static load analysis is based, by selecting the peak load during the stumbling activity. Two different implant materials have been selected to study appropriate material. The results showed the difference of maximum von Misses stress and detected the fracture of the femur shaft for different model (Charnley and Osteal) implant with the extended finite element method (X-FEM), and after the results of the numerical simulation of X-FEM for different was used in determining the stress intensity factors (SIF) to identify the crack behavior implant materials for different crack length. It has been shown that the maximum stress intensity factors were observed in the model of Charnley

Study of mechanical behavior by fatigue of a cracked plate repaired by different composite patches

This research is based on the study of the fatigue behavior of an aluminum alloy plate with a central crack. The plate is subjected to a tensile loading on its lower and upper parts. Several parameters were highlighted, such as the loading effect with a load ratio R = 0. The effects of the load ratio on both the repaired and not repaired plates, by two composite patches, which are boron/epoxy and graphite/epoxy, were investigated, as well as the effect of the plate material on plate life, comparing different material

Numerical simulation of the femur fracture with and without prosthesis under static loading using extended finite element method (X-FEM) / Zagane Mohammed El Sallah … [et al.]

The strength of the bone depends on its mineralization state and its geometry, which depend on the loads supported. Thus the bone optimizes its mass and its geometry through the process of remodeling and improves its lift. This phenomenon can be altered by metabolic imbalances such as fall or trauma. The result is fractures, the most important of which are the proximal femur. The direct consequence of this type of fracture is the replacement of the joint by a Total Hip Prosthesis (PTH). The number of prosthetic implantations continues to increase given the longer life expectancy of patients.. This study is to compare the modeling to identify regions of fracture risk of femur and after the location of the total hip prosthesis (THP) by the extended finite element method (X-FEM) under static stress for a deferent orientation loading and for two materials (isotropic / orthotropic). The results show that the distribution of von mises stresses in the components of the femoral arthroplasty depends on the material and the design of the stem and show that the vertical loading leads to fracture of the femoral neck and the horizontal loading leads to the fracture of diaphysis femoral. The isotropic consideration of bone leads to bone fracture by propagation of the fissure, but the orthotropic consideration leads to the fragmentation of the bone. This modeling will help to improve the design of the indoor environment to be safer for the means of passenger transport

Finite element analysis of the femur fracture for a different total hip prosthesis (Charnley, Osteal, and Thompson)

Total hip replacement is a crucial intervention for patients with fractured hips who face challenges in natural recovery. The design of durable prostheses requires a comprehensive understanding of the natural processes occurring in bone. This article focuses on static loading analysis, specifically during stumbling activity, aiming to enhance the longevity of prosthetic implants. Three distinct implants, Charnley, Osteal, and Thompson, were selected for a detailed study to determine the most appropriate model. The results revealed critical insights into the distribution of Von Mises stresses on the components of femoral arthroplasty, including the cement, implant, and cortical bone. Furthermore, the examination of shear stress within the cement emerged as a pivotal aspect for all three implants, playing a crucial role in evaluating the performance and durability of hip prostheses. The conclusions drawn from this study strongly suggest that the Thompson model stands out as the most suitable choice for hip joint implants