Static and Dynamic Mechanics Analysis on Artificial Hip Joints with Different Interface Designs by the Finite Element Method

Four different structural models of artificial joints were developed and the finite element method （FEM） was employed to investigate their mechanical characteristics under static and dynamic conditions. The materials used in the FEM calculation were ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene （UHMWPE）, 316L stainless steel, CoCrMo alloy and Ti6A14V alloy. The stress distribution, strain, and elastic deformation under static and dynamic conditions were obtained. Analysis and comparison of the ~alculation results of different models were conducted. It is shown that with the same parameters the model of a metallic femur head covered with an artificial cartilage layer is more similar to the structure of the natural human joint and its mechanical characteristics are the best of the four models.

Finite element analysis of stress and strain distributions in mortise and loose tenon furniture joints

We studied the effect of loose tenon dimensions on stress and strain distributions in T-shaped mortise and loose tenon （M＆amp;LT） furni-ture joints under uniaxial bending loads, and determined the effects of loose tenon length （30, 45, 60, and 90 mm） and loose tenon thickness （6 and 8 mm） on bending moment capacity of M＆amp;LT joints constructed with polyvinyl acetate （PVAc） adhesive. Stress and strain distributions in joint elements were then estimated for each joint using ANSYS finite element （FE） software. The bending moment capacity of joints increased significantly with thickness and length of the tenon. Based on the FE analysis results, under uniaxial bending, the highest shear stress values were obtained in the middle parts of the tenon, while the highest shear elastic strain values were estimated in glue lines between the tenon sur-faces and walls of the mortise. Shear stress and shear elastic strain values in joint elements generally increased with tenon dimensions and corre-sponding bending moment capacities. There was consistency between predicted maximum shear stress values and failure modes of the joints.

基于CTM和Beam-Column Joint Element的梁柱节点核心区抗剪仿真

为研究基于CTM和Beam-Column Joint Element单元的钢筋混凝土梁柱节点核心区抗震仿真计算,本文先分析了CTM的计算原理和局限性,并对原计算模型进行调整;之后通过试验数据验证了调整前后模型的正确性,并通过参数分析得出调整前后CTM在不同参数下核心区抗剪强度的变化规律;最后通过对比理论计算与试验下核心区抗剪强度变化规律,证明调整后模型更为准确。

Distinct element modelling of fracture plan control in continuum and jointed rock mass in presplitting method of surface mining

Controlled blasting techniques are used to control overbreak and to aid in the stability of the remaining rock formation. Presplitting is one of the most common methods which is used in many open pit mining and surface blast design. The purpose of presplitting is to form a fracture plane across which the radial cracks from the production blast cannot travel. The purpose of this study is to investigate of effect of presplitting on the generation of a smooth wall in continuum and jointed rock mass. The 2D distinct element code was used to simulate the presplitting in a rock slope. The blast load history as a function of time was applied to the inner wall of each blasthole. Important parameters that were considered in the analysis were stress tensor and fracturing pattern. The blast loading magnitude and blasthole spacing and jointing pattern were found to be very significant in the final results.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL FINITE ELEMENT SIMULATION OF TOTAL KNEE JOINT IN GAIT CYCLE

Based on CT scanning pictures from a volunteer＇s knee joint, a three-dimensional finite element model of the healthy human knee joint is constructed including complete femur, tibia, fibular, patellar and the main cartilage and ligaments. This model was validated using experimental and numerical results obtained from other authors. The pressure distribution of contact surfaces of knee joint are calculated and analyzed under the load action of ‘heel strike＇, ‘single limb stance＇ and ‘toe-off＇. The results of the gait cycle are that the contact areas of medial cartilage are larger than that of lateral cartilage; the contact force and contact areas would grow larger with the load increasing; the pressure of lateral meniscus is steady, relative to the significant variation of peak pressure in medial meniscus; and the peak value of contact pressure on all components are usually found at about 4570 of the gait cycle.

Finite Element Modeling and Modal Analysis of Complicated Structure with Bolted Joints

A contact bolt model is proposed as a new modeling technique to investigate the complex structure with bolted joints for modal analysis and compared with the coupled bolt model, and the test results are given. Among these models, the coupled bolt model provides the best accurate responses compared with the experimental results. The contact bolt model shows the best effectiveness and usefulness in view of operational time. The bolt models proposed in this study are adopted for a dynamic characteristic analysis of a large diesel engine consisting of several parts which are connected by many bolts. The dynamic behavior of the entire engine structure was investigated by experiment. The coupled bolt model and the contact bolt model were applied to model the assembly of engine with high preload. The experimental results are in good agreement with the finite element method （FEM） results. Compared with the other models, the contact bolt model presented in this paper is more effective and useful in view of operational time and experience of analysts.

Sacroiliac joint stability: Finite element analysis of implant number, orientation, and superior implant length

AIM To analyze how various implants placement variables affect sacroiliac(SI) joint range of motion. METHODS An experimentally validated finite element model of the lumbar spine and pelvis was used to simulate a fusion of the SI joint using various placement configurations of triangular implants(iF use Implant System~?). Placement configurations were varied by changing implant orientation, superior implant length, and number of implants. The range of motion of the SI joint was calculated using a constant moment of 10 N-m with a follower load of 400 N. The changes in motion were compared between the treatment groups to assess how the different variables affected the overall motion of the SI joint. RESULTS Transarticular placement of 3 implants with superior implants that end in the middle of the sacrum resulted in the greatest reduction in range of motion(flexion/extension = 73%, lateral bending = 42%, axial rotation = 72%). The range of motions of the SI joints were reduced with use of transarticular orientation(9%-18%) when compared with an inline orientation. The use of a superior implant that ended mid-sacrum resulted in median reductions of(8%-14%) when compared with a superior implant that ended in the middle of the ala. Reducing the number of implants, resulted in increased SI joint range of motions for the 1 and 2 implant models of 29%-133% and 2%-39%, respectively,when compared with the 3 implant model.CONCLUSION Using a validated finite element model we demonstrated that placement of 3 implants across the SI joint using a transarticular orientation with superior implant reaching the sacral midline resulted in the most stable construct. Additional clinical studies may be required to confirm these results.

Finite element simulation for mechanical response of surface mounted solder joints under different temperature cycling

Nonlinear finite element simulation for mechanical response of surface mounted solder joint under different temperature cycling was carried out. Seven sets of parameters were used in order to evaluate the influence of temperature cycling profile parameters. The results show that temperature cycling history has significant effect on the stress response of the solder joint. Based on the concept of relative damage stress proposed by the authors, it is found that enough high temperature holding time is necessary for designing the temperature cycling profile in accelerated thermal fatigue test.

Experimental and Finite Element Method Studies of J-Lead Solder Joint Reliability

A comprehensive experimental and numerical study of solder joints for plastic leaded chip carrier (PLCC) 84-Pin, 1.27 mm pitch was carried out. The reliability of solder joints was assessed through accelerated thermal cycling at the temperature range of - 55℃-125℃. The samples were taken out to observe the evolution in microstructure, such as grain coarsening, initiation and propagation of cracks. It was found that the Pb-rich phases segregated gradually and formed a continuous layer adjacent to the intermetallic compound (IMC) layer with increasing the number of thermal cycles, resulting in cracks near the solder/lead interface. The response of stress and strain was studied using nonlinear finite element method (FEM), and the results agreed well with the experimental data.

Mechanical strength analysis of SMT solder joints by finite element method

In this paper,the finite element calculation is applied to the analysis of stress inside the SMT solder joints.The effects of the solder joints'shape,the voids inside them and the quantity of solder on the mechanical strength of the SMT solder joints are analyzed and compared This is essential to the design of the SMT solder joints and soldering techniques.

Finite element study on the predicted equivalent stresses in the artificial hip joint

The subsurface fatigue that occurs in the Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) hip joint cup has been identified to be correlated with the contact stress at that cup. This cup stress is known to be affected by the implant design, dimensions and materials. In this study, a 3D finite element modeling has been used to investigate the effects on the cup contact stress when using low stiffness Titanium alloy (Ti) as a femur head. Also, the effects on the cup contact stress due to using different sizes of femur heads, and the presence of metal backing shell with different thicknesses are studied. The finite element results show that the use of low stiffness Ti alloy femur head results in a significant decrease in the cup contact stress compared with Stainless Steel (SS) and Cobalt Chromium (Co Cr Mo) femur heads. The presence of metal backing shell up to 1 mm thickness results in a remarkable decrease in the cup contact stresses especially for small femur heads. Finally, the use of larger femur heads, up to 32 mm diameter, results in significant decrease in the overall predicted hip joint contact. The present results indicate that any changes in design and geometrical parameters of the hip joint have significant consequences in the long term behaviour of the artificial hip joint and should be taken into consideration.

Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Five-element Music Combined with Acupoint Application on Perioperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement Surgery

OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) five-element music combined with acupoint application on perioperative sleep quality in patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. METHODS: In this study, a total of 122 patients with joint replacement surgery in Beijing Jishuitan Hospital were targeted from 2015 to 2018. All patients were grouped by random number table method. Among them, 61 patients with routine nursing were included in the control group. On this basis, the other 61 patients with acupoint application and TCM five-element music therapy were included as the observation group. 2 weeks later, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI) was used to evaluate sleep quality in all patients. The sleep improvement of the 2 groups was evaluated, and the patient was assessed for anxiety and depression, and the curative efficacy was evaluated. RESULTS: After 2 weeks of nursing, the PSQI of the patients improved significantly. The PSQI of the observation group was only 6.6 ± 2.4, and the control group decreased to 9.9 ± 2.7. The observation group was better than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant(P < 0.05). Comparing the 2 groups, the anxiety score of the observation group decreased to 4.8 ± 1.6, which was significantly lower than that of 6.9 ± 2.2 in the control group. The depression score of the observation group decreased to 4.6 ± 1.3, which was significantly lower than that of 6.8 ± 2.3 in the control group. In the control group, the negative emotion scores after nursing were better than those before nursing, and the difference was statistically significant(P < 0.05). Comparing the 2 groups, the effective rate of sleep improvement in the observation group was 96.6%, and the cure rate was as high as 49.1%. The control group was 82.0%, and the cure rate was 18.0%. The observation group was better than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant(P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The combination of TCM five-element music with acupoint application can improve the perioperative sleep quality of patients undergoing joint replacement surgery, and it can help patients to relieve negative emotions. It is worth promoting.

Vacuum electron beam brazing technology and finite element analysis on temperature field of capillary to plate joint

Some parts with capillary to plate joint have important application in aerocrafi. Vacuum electron beam brazing （VEBB） technology is used to realize this jointing with capillaries. Firstly 3D finite element analysis model is built in this paper according to this special structure. And then ANSYS finite element analysis software is used to analyze brazing temperature field at different brazing parameters. The calculation results show that the temperature field of simulation has good agreement with that measured by experiment, which proves dependence of the model built in this paper. And also reference parameters could be provided for real brazing process through calculation in this model. Brazed joint of capiUary to plate with good performance is achieved using VEBB technology. The achievement of the study will be applied in aerocrafi in the future.

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis and Optimum Design of Spot-Welded Joints and Weld-Bonded Joints

Resistance spot welding and hybrid weld bonding have wide applications in the body work construction within the automobile industry. The integrity of the spot welds and applied adhesives determines the body assembly rigidity and dynamic performance. Incorporating contact nonlinearity and geometric nonlinearity, finite element analysis (FEA) have been carried out to investigate the structural stiffness and strength of both spot-welded and weld-bonded assemblies. Topology optimization has been performed to reveal the distributions of material effectiveness in the overlap regions and suggest a feasible method for removing underutilized material for weight reduction. Design optimization has been conducted with an aim to reduce the maximum von Mises stress in the assembly to minimum by choosing optimum values for a set of design variables, including the weld spacing, weld diameter and overlap width.

Finite-Element Analysis of Parts Stress State of Tight Joint Assembled by Press Fitting

This paper includes descriptions of the stress distribution regularities in the tight joint parts, regularities of the stress state changes in the contact region along coupling length, stress concentration factors, levels of additional stresses caused by press fitting. Distributions of stress intensity, axial stress, contact pressure, tangent stress in parts and in contact zone along coupling length are considered. Calculation results obtained by three approaches: Lame relationships, FEM without considering assembly method, FEM with considering press fitting process are analyzed and compared. The adequacy of research carried out is confirmed.

有限元分析技术在膝关节生物力学应用中的特点与优势

背景:有限元分析是一种先进的计算机工程技术,利用数学近似的方法对真实人体进行模拟,可以真实反映膝关节结构内部的生物力学特征,为理解膝关节疾病发病机制、优化手术方案以及开发新型植入材料提供了有效的工具。目的:对膝关节有限元模型的建立及其在膝关节疾病研究中的应用进行综述,并展望了未来的发展趋势。方法:第一作者于2024年4月以“Finite Element Analysis,FEA,knee joint,Finite Element Model,Knee Biomechanics,Knee Osteoarthritis,Knee Prosthesis,Knee Ligaments,Meniscus”为英文检索词在PubMed和EI数据库进行检索,以“有限元分析,有限元模型,膝关节,生物力学,骨关节炎,计算模型,膝关节假体,膝关节韧带,半月板”为中文检索词在中国知网和万方数据库进行检索,最终纳入75篇文献进行分析。结果与结论:①有限元分析法利用医学影像数据获得三维人体模型,将复杂的人体关节结构简化为有限且相互连接的单元,通过对模型施加外部载荷,直观地显示膝关节内部的应力分布。②研究者通过有限元分析深入研究膝关节在不同工况下的内部应力和应变分布,可发现膝关节内部载荷分配平衡改变时,关节软骨的过度载荷及部分区域的负荷下降,这种长期异常应力会引起软骨变形和磨损,最终缺失,对于理解生物力学因素如何引起膝关节退行性变至关重要。③有研究通过有限元分析评估膝骨关节炎患者采用太极拳、步态调整等物理治疗方法的效果,结果显示这些治疗方法减少了软骨的过度负荷,为临床治疗提供了科学理论依据。④临床医生通过有限元分析在手术前进行三维重建、数据测量和模拟手术,能够优化手术治疗策略;此外,还可以通过模拟不同假体的力学特征,改进假体的形状、材料和固定方式,减少患者的并发症,提高患者的治疗效果。⑤人工智能与有限元分析相结合使得有限元模型的构建更为精确和易于操作,极大提高了临床医生医疗实践的效率和患者的治疗效果。⑥有限元分析仅是数字化的模拟,与真实物理状态仍存在一定差异。

Anybody仿真太极不同步法时股骨及下肢骨主要关节的应力特征

背景:Anybody骨肌建模系统,使用数学建模技术模拟人体骨骼、肌肉和环境的关系,可对人体的逆向动力学进行研究,得出下肢关节力等指标。目的:分析练习太极拳动作时下肢骨主要关节的应力分布规律,为其科学训练和锻炼价值提供依据。方法:在北京体育大学武术学院选取8名太极拳健将级运动员进行7组步法动作和右腿股骨CT的数据采集。使用BTS红外捕捉系统、Kistler三维测力台采集太极(八法五步)7组步法动作的运动和力学数据,利用Anybody 7.2骨肌模型的多体动力学仿真技术计算下肢关节动力学参数,结合Workbench 19.2对股骨进行应力计算分析。结果与结论:①利用Workbench软件分析得出了7组步法动作的股骨应力结果,7组动作的应力峰值由大至小顺序是:退步捋势(22.00 MPa)、退步採势(19.379 MPa)、左右移步挤按(9.35 MPa)、左右移步肘靠(6.30 MPa)、进步掤势(4.68 MPa)、进步挒势(2.57 MPa)、中定独立势(0.31 MPa)。②在7组步法动作中2种向后退步动作股骨应力最大(P<0.05),且在7组动作运动过程中的股骨最大应力位置均不同。③上述结果证实,在太极(八法五步)7种步法动作练习时,股骨应力阈值和最大应力位置会随着5种方向(7组动作)运动不同而变化,通过连续训练能够全面地刺激股骨体,进步动作对于股骨体正面和外侧上端影响较大,退步动作对股骨体后面和内侧影响较大,左右横向步法动作主要是股骨体两侧对称受力。④初学者要根据不同步法动作的受力特点来进行针对训练,进步动作和退步动作训练时要注重太极拳的旋转用力以及左右横移步法动作训练时的内侧对抗用力,根据自身薄弱问题,对太极拳训练步法有所侧重,进而达到更好的锻炼效果。

有限元分析不同程度冈上肌断裂对肩关节应力的影响

背景:目前研究冈上肌的精细解剖及各亚区域的生物力学表现的实验较多,但是对冈上肌不同区域的损伤所带来的肩关节应力的影响鲜有耳闻。很有必要了解不同区域的冈上肌损伤对关节软骨及关节盂的应力大小及分布的影响,从而给临床诊治提供一些理论支持。目的:探究在三维有限元软件中模拟不同程度的冈上肌断裂对肱骨软骨面、关节盂唇及关节盂软骨关节面的最大应力值。方法:获取正常健康的肩关节CT或MRI导入Mimics、Geomagic进行提取模型,再通过Soildworks对模型构建,再对各个模型的冈上肌进行不同程度的损伤,模拟出不同区域的断裂。最后导入机械软件Ansys,进行三维有限元生物力学分析,计算肱骨软骨面、关节盂唇及关节盂软骨关节面的应力数值。结果与结论:①随着冈上肌损伤程度的加重肩关节软骨面及盂唇的应力也会增加;②冈上肌前部在各区域中最为重要;③不同程度的冈上肌断裂对肩关节盂唇面的软骨应力大小有影响,而应力的分布区域无明显改变;④提示肩关节水平外展起始时,前部发挥着重要的作用,其次为后部深区;当冈上肌前部损伤时肩关节软组织应力增加明显,还容易引起关节盂唇顶部及关节盂软骨前下方的损伤。

有限元法在儿童发育性髋关节发育不良及治疗中的作用

背景:发育性髋关节发育不良常易导致患儿肢体畸形,其诊疗的相关研究已逐渐明确;近来有限元法因其优势在发育性髋关节发育不良的相关研究中受到学者重视。目的:通过文献检索综述有限元法在儿童发育性髋关节发育不良及治疗中的研究进展,分析总结其优势与不足,并探讨未来进一步研究的方向及应用前景。方法:应用计算机在Pub Med、SCI、CBM和中国知网数据库中检索2014年1月至2023年11月发表的相关文献,以“developmental dysplasia(dislocation) of the hip,dysplasia of the hip,finite element analysis(method),pavlik harness,fixation in herringbone position,biomechanics,pelvic osteotomies,pemberton,salter,dega,periacetabular osteotomy,children”为英文检索词,以“发育性髋关节发育不良,发育性髋关节脱位,髋关节发育不良,儿童,有限元,Pavlik吊带,人字型固定,生物力学,骨盆截骨术,髋臼周围截骨术”为中文检索词,同时纳入少量远期文献,通过筛选最终纳入62篇文献进行分析。结果与结论:(1)儿童发育性髋关节发育不良髋关节力学环境异常,髋臼内部压力不均匀、应力增大并集中,关节接触面积减小,股骨颈局部应力集中;(2)在Pavlik吊带及人字型固定位患髋力学环境改善,集中的高应力区域消失,关节接触面积增加,但外展角度过大会导致髋臼及股骨头外侧应力增加;(3)骨盆截骨术治疗后髋关节及骶髂关节应力环境得到改善,3种截骨术没有单一的铰链,其应力负载部位因患儿年龄而存在差异;(4)髋臼周围截骨术治疗后关节接触压力接近正常,而非球形股骨头者恢复困难;(5)术后X射线片表现不能说明关节接触力学达到最佳;(6)提示利用有限元法可以获得体内无法测量的信息,其在虚拟环境中操作不受时间和伦理的限制;能直观地看到正常与发育性髋关节发育不良患者髋关节应力变化的区域,从力学角度说明治疗的有效性,为需要截骨手术治疗的患者建立特定的有限元模型、量身定做手术计划;发育性髋关节发育不良的有限元建模及儿童髋关节材料特性参数尚无规范、统一的标准,由于有限元固有的局限性,目前还不能分析同时包含骨骼、软骨、韧带、肌肉等元素的模型;有限元分析操作难度较大,虽有优势但不具普适性,且目前的研究样本量较少,还需进一步扩大及验证。

Numerical Computation of Stress Intensity Factors for Bolt-hole Corner Crack in Mechanical Joints

The three-dimensional finite element method is used to solve the problem of the quarter-elliptical comer crack of the bolt-hole in mechanical joints being subjected to remote tension. The square-root stress singularity around the corner crack front is simulated using the collapsed 20-node quarter point singular elements. The contact interaction between the bolt and the hole boundary is considered in the finite element analysis. The stress intensity factors （SIFs） along the crack front are evaluated by using the displacement correlation technique. The effects of the amount of clearance between the hole and the bolt on the SIFs are investigated. The numerical results indicate that the SIF for mode I decrease with the decreases in clearance, and in the cases of clearance being present, the corner crack is in a mix-mode, even if mode I loading is dominant.