The effects of static, dynamic and fatigue behavior on three-dimensional shape optimization of hip prosthesis by finite element method

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 2269-2277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oguz Kayabasi ◽  
Bulent Ekici
2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masaru Higa ◽  
Ikuya Nishimura ◽  
Hiromasa Tanino ◽  
Yoshinori Mitamura

Abstract The three-dimensional shape optimization of cemented total hip arthroplasty (THA) was introduced in this paper. The P-version Finite Element Method (FEM) combined with an optimization procedure was used to minimize the peak stress in the bone cement near the tip of the implant. Six-design variables were used in this study. Each variable represents the dimension of the medial-lateral width and anterior-posterior width of the three levels (proximal, distal and middle) of cross sectional area of the prosthesis. The results of the design optimization showed considerable reduction in stress concentration compared to the initial design that is currently used clinically.


AIAA Journal ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 1295-1301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koetsu Yamazaki ◽  
Jiro Sakamoto ◽  
Masami Kitano

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. De Eskinazi ◽  
K. Ishihara ◽  
H. Volk ◽  
T. C. Warholic

Abstract The paper describes the intention of the authors to determine whether it is possible to predict relative belt edge endurance for radial passenger car tires using the finite element method. Three groups of tires with different belt edge configurations were tested on a fleet test in an attempt to validate predictions from the finite element results. A two-dimensional, axisymmetric finite element analysis was first used to determine if the results from such an analysis, with emphasis on the shear deformations between the belts, could be used to predict a relative ranking for belt edge endurance. It is shown that such an analysis can lead to erroneous conclusions. A three-dimensional analysis in which tires are modeled under free rotation and static vertical loading was performed next. This approach resulted in an improvement in the quality of the correlations. The differences in the predicted values of various stress analysis parameters for the three belt edge configurations are studied and their implication on predicting belt edge endurance is discussed.


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