Abstract
Finite element modeling of the formation of pre-loaded damage in cement mantles of orthopaedic joint replacements was presented. The existence of cracking suggested a high level of residual stress. The direction of maximum principal stress vectors corresponded well with the observed crack orientation. Results suggested that cracking depends upon a combination of residual stress, porosity and temperature rise during polymerization.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 41-42 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 01 Jan 2001 |